'I’m pleading'- Daniel Ebenyo appeals for a spot in Kenya's marathon team

has been a victim of missing the Kenyan national team for a series of events and has pleaded with to include him in the marathon team to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

The world 10,000m silver medallist was hoping to make his Olympic debut at the last season but he fell during the 10,000m trials at the Prefontaine Classic and could only afford an eighth-place finish.

Daniel Ebenyo hoped to be added to the team following his impressive form that season but Athletics Kenya decided to go with the top three finishers at the trials.

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To ease the pain of missing out on the Olympic team, Ebenyo made a huge career milestone, making his full debut at the Chicago Marathon where he finished an impressive sixth.

Ebenyo has since pleaded to be included in the marathon team to the and promised that when he toes the line for his next marathon, he will surely be the one to watch.

“I’m pleading with AK to include me in the marathon team because I’m serious about the marathon. Chicago was my first and I think I’m going to do my best and I’m pleading with AK to give me a chance in the marathon team,” Daniel Ebenyo said in an interview with Athletics Arena TV.

The Commonwealth Games silver medallist is undoubtedly one of Kenya’s golden treasures when it comes to long distance and cross country

He has been instrumental in placing Kenya on the world map when it comes to and being added to the team that will be in action in Tokyo will be a plus for the whole country.

Ebenyo has already started his campaign toward the same, competing at the National Police Service Cross Country Championships where he successfully defended his title.

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After his debut at the Chicago Marathon, Ebenyo competed at the AK Cross Country leg in Bomet and proceeded to the Tata Steel Kolkata World 25K where he failed to defend his title, finishing second behind Uganda’s Stephen Kissa.

The 2025 season promises a lot for him and if he manages to be included in Kenya’s marathon team to the World Championships, then that will be a highlight in his career.