FILE PHOTO: Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Men's 200 Metres Heats - London Stadium, London, Britain – August 7, 2017. Jonathan Quarcoo of Norway and Mark Otieno Odhiambo of Kenya in action. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Two Kenyan 100 metre runners breaking new ground at the Tokyo Olympics are hoping to change perceptions that the country, known for its dominance in middle and long-distance running, cannot challenge for medals in the sprints.
Ferdinand Omanyala and Mark Otieno believe they can spring a surprise in a race that is the most open for many years after the retirement of Usain Bolt.
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