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Chebet, Kiplimo stun opponents at Nairobi Cross country

Sandra Chebet and Naibei Kiplimo were the winners today’s Athletics Kenya Nairobi reguon cross country championships held at the Nairobi West prison Grounds.

Chebet won the 10km senior women title after timing 33:48.5 ahead of compatriot Emily Chebet (35:07.8) and Margaret Nduta completing the podium in 35:41.6.

In 10km senior men, Naibei Kiplimo won in 30:04.77 beating Patrick Mwaniki (30:09.42) and Shadrack Masai (30:14.05).

In 8km junior men, Victor Chepkwony won the title in 24:42.3 as Triza Cherotich won the 6km junior title in 21:25.6.

Selected Results

5km Under 18 girls
1 Miriam Chemutai 17:17.3
2 Fancy Chepkorir 17:22.7
3 Sharon Chepkemei 17:40.9
4 Daisy Chepkorir 17:51.0
5 Florence Chepkoech 17:52.2

6km Under-18 boys
1 Peter Kibui 19:10.1
2 Peter Kamau 20:15.9
3 Felix Kiprotich 21:59.5
4 John Gathogo 25:11.9
5 Amos Kasili 26:08.7

6km Under-20 girls
1 Triza Cherotich 21:25.6
2 Dorcas Chepkemoi 21:49.0
3 Regina Wambui 22:26.9
4 Diana Chepkorir 23:06.3

8km Under-20 boys
1 Victor Chepkwony 24:42.3
2 Jackson Kikana 25:00.0
3 Onesmus Gitau 25:50.3
4 Stephen Kibosi 25:59.0
5 Franklin Saitoti 26:13.8

10km senior women
1Sandra Chebet 33:48.5
2 Emily Chebet 35:07.8
3 Margaret Nduta 35:41.6
4 Ann Nasisyo 36:07.1
5 Bency Cheruiyot 36:26.1

10km senior men
1 Naibei Kiplimo 30:04.8
2 Peter Mwaniki 30:09.4
3 Shadrack Masai 30:14.1
4 Mathew Samperu 30:17.3
5 Evans Ruto 30:22.9

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