Bengaluru, April 25 -- Defending champion Sarah Chelangat and her teammate Harbert Kibet are optimistic about making a Ugandan double in the upcoming 18th edition of the TCS World 10K, a World Athletics Gold Label Road Race on Sunday (April 26).

"I am feeling fully fit when compared to last year. I won the 2025 title despite a back injury. I recovered fast and am ready to clock a better time to retain my crown," Sarah revealed in the customary pre-race press conference on Friday, according to a release.

For Harbert Kibet, running is a part of his daily life. He had to haul himself with a load of books on his backpack to commute between his home and the school, covering about 20 km every day, right from his primary school, which increase...