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World hammer silver medallist Kassanavoid eyes glory at Nyayo on Saturday

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World women's hammer throw silver medallist Janee Kassanavoid when she arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on April 17, 2024 ahead of the Kip Keino Classic at Nyayo Stadium on April 20, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

World women's hammer throw silver medallist Janee Kassanavoid arrived in the country full of high spirits ahead of her title defence in the fifth edition of Absa Kip Keino Classic showdown at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday.

The American who landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on Wednesday night expressed her elation at competing in the global showpiece for the fourth time.

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