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Chebet and Kibet shine at Atapuerca International Cross Country Tour

Reigning Commonwealth Games 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet led Kenyans to a podium sweep at the Atapuerca International Cross Country Tour held yesterday in Spain.

Chebet won in 25:39 ahead World Under-20 1500m silver medallist Purity Chepkirui who settled for second place in 25:52 Lucy Mawia placed third in 25:52.

However, in the men’s category, the 2021 World Under-20 5000m silver medallist Levy Kibet found the going tough as he was forced to play second fiddle in 27:58.

Despite leading for the better part of the race, Kibet was overpowered by Burundi’s Thierry Ndikumwenayo who won the race in 27:57. Another Burundian, Rodrigue Kwizera settled for third place in 28:01.

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