Willis - Kiprop hopeful for top Christchurch meet

Nick Willis, the Beijing Olympic Games 1500m silver medallist, and Kenyan Asbel Kiprop, the gold medallist, could meet in a 1500 metres clash at the International Track Meet in Christchurch on March 18.

Kiprop and Willis were originally placed second and third in the Beijing final which was won by Moroccan-born Bahrain runner Rashid Ramzi.

Ramzi was later banned after returning a positive drug test and Kiprop and Willis were subsequently awarded the gold and silver medals.

The two will clash in a meeting in Melbourne a few days before the Christchurch meeting, and the organisers are hopeful they can attract the Kenyan across the Tasman.

If Kiprop cannot come to Christchurch, then the organisers hope to present Willis with his silver medal. Kiprop has received his gold medal.

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