NAIROBI, Kenya, May 16, 2026 – World 1500m bronze medalist Reynold Cheruiyot reveals he is suffering from a back injury.
Cheruiyot says he will seek medical attention for the issue, which caused him a lot of discomfort during the Diamond League opener in Shanghai on Saturday.
“I was having a lot of pain in my back and now I want to check this,” Cheruiyot said.
The youngster was in action in the men’s 3000m where he clocked a personal best (PB) of 7:26.11 to finish second.
Germany’s Abdilaahi Mohammed clocked a world lead and meet record of 7:25.77 whereas Andreas Almgren of Sweden came third in 7:26.48.
Reflecting on his performance, Cheruiyot expressed full satisfaction, describing it as a marker for what he intends to achieve throughout the season.
“I am very happy with second place. It was a tough race due to the temperature but I am happy with the result,” he said.
The youngster will be hoping and praying that the back pain is nothing more than a mere niggle, which he is able to shake off easily in time for his next competition.
