30 May 2024 | Athletics

Joshua Cheptegei wants to use the Oslo Diamond League meet to build momentum for the 2024 Olympic Games.

The Tokyo Olympic champion Cheptegei will look to build on his solid start to the season in the 5000m tonight.

Cheptegei had a modest sixth-place finish at the World Cross Country in Belgrade but he ran a 12:52.38 in Los Angeles earlier this month at the Grand Prix.

The three-time world champion is looking forward to his second time in Bislett.

“Last year I missed it and watched the race wishing I was here.  I am still in love with the track, and I wasn’t tactically at my best in my first race, but I will be at my best for Paris.  My target is the 10k as I don’t have an Olympic 10k title, but I will try for the double.

“Tomorrow is all about getting the fire back and starting to build momentum for Paris,” Cheptegei said in the pre-race presser.

Oscar Chelimo and Jacob Kiplimo are the other Ugandans who will also compete in the event alongside Cheptegei.

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