Bengaluru: Emmaculate Anyango Achol, the world’s second-fastest 10K woman runner, is set to be the star attraction at the 16th edition of TCS World 10K Bengaluru, taking place on Apr. 28.

Kenya’s Anyango is certainly one of the standout athletes expected to shine at the Bengaluru Marathon. She had clocked 28:57 in the 10K race but finished behind her teammate Agnes Ngetich, who set a world record time of 28:46 in the same race.

“I am very much looking forward to being there and doing my best. The field of runners in the women’s category is quite strong this year and I love a good challenge,” she said.

Anyango acknowledged the significance of the running culture and events in India, recognising the country’s role in fostering a vibrant running community over the past two decades.

Anyango’s credentials extend beyond the road, as she earned a silver medal in the 2019 African Junior Championships in the 3000m event. She also nearly missed the podium at the recent World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade.