Lonah Chemtai Salpeter will return to action on Sunday (28 February) when she contests the Tuscany Camp Half Marathon in Sovicille, about 10km southwest of the Italian city of Siena.
The race will be over a four-lap circuit of the Siena Airport to maximise the safety of the runners, which has been restricted to approximately 90 participants.
“Having my place in athletics history is very important but I also want to make up for my disappointment at having to drop out of the marathon at the last Olympics, as well as two disappointing outings at the last two World Athletics Championships.
“People know I can run fast, and I am also very proud of being the reigning European 10,000m champion, but I want to show what I can do on a global stage.”
