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Chelimo to battle Cherono, Kite at Campaccio cross country

World 5,000m silver medalist Joan Chelimo will be facing off with former Africa Youth 1,500m silver medallist Eva Cherono and reigning Africa cross country junior silver medalist Gloria Kite for Monday’s Campaccio in San Giorgio su Legnano, the World Athletics Cross Country Permit.

The experienced Chelimo, who won silver at the world Championships in Doha Qatar in October battle for the title against youthful sides Cherono and Kite who have dominated track meetings across the country.

Kite finished third at the Boclassic in Bolzano and clocked 8:29.91 for 3000m last year.

The top Kenyan runner in the field is Robert Keter, who set the 5km world record in Lille in November clocking 13:22.

Source: World Athletics

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