World Athletics has announced the five contenders who will challenge for the recognition of “Rising Star” among girls in the world for 2022.
Here are the nominees:
Jackline Chepkoech (Kenya)
– Commonwealth Games champion in the 3000m steeplechase
– Kenyan 3000m steeplechase champion
– winner of the Diamond League
Faith Cherotich (Kenya)
– world champion in the 3000m steeplechase for girls U20
– third in the diamond final
Mine de Klerk (South Africa)
– world champion in shot put for girls U20
– world bronze medalist for girls U20 in the discus throw
– holds seven of the 2022 girls’ U20 world bests.
Kerrica Hill (Jamaica)
– world champion in 100m hurdles for girls U20
– world champion for girls U20 years in 4x100m
– best result in the world for the season in the 100m hurdles for girls U20 and No 1 in the world for girls U18
Adriana Vilagos (Serbia)
– world champion for girls U20 in the javelin throw
– European women’s silver medalist
– holds 11 of the best achievements of the year in the world for girls U20 years
