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Chepngetich and Katul are Athletics Kenya national cross country champions

Former world marathon champion Ruth Chepngteich and little known Charles Katul were the winners of today’s Athletics Kenya National Cross country championships held at the Ruiru Prisons, Kiambu County.

The Boston marathon champion won the 10km senior women category beating Sheila Chepkirui and Zena Chemutai for the title.

In men, little known Kitul shed off top athletes to win the 10km senior men’s title ahead of Isaac Kibet and Dennis Kipngetich.

Top finishers

men

  1. Charles Katul-29:16.0
  2. Isaac Kibet-29:16.0
  3. Dennis Kipngetich-29:23.0
Ruth Chepngetich wins the Athletics Kenya National cross country championships

women

  1. Ruth Chepngetich-32:56.0
  2. Sheila Chepkurui- 32:58.8
  3. Zena Chemutai-33:06.0
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