World half marathon silver Daniel Simiu Ebenyo won bronze as Jacob Kiplimo successfully defended the world cross country championships title in Tallahassee in Florida, USA.
The world 10,000m bronze medalist Ebenyo added another major honour to his collection by claiming bronze in 28:45.
Kiplimo grabbed a hat trick in 28:18 to become the fourth man in history to win three consecutive world cross-country titles, matching feats previously achieved by Kenyans John Ngugi and Paul Tergat as well as Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele.
Ethiopian Berihu Aregawi secured his fifth global silver medal in 28:36.
Selected top ten results
- Jacob Kiplimo (UGA) 28:18
- Berihu Aregawi (ETH) 28:36
- Daniel Simiu Ebenyo (KEN) 28:45
- Tadese Worku (ETH) 28:49
- Ishameil Rokitto Kipkurui (KEN) 28:53
- Biniam Mehary (ETH) 29:03
- Dolphine Chelimo (UGA) 29:07
- Thierry Ndikumwenayo (ESP) 29:16
- Denis Kipkoech Kemboi Kipkemboi (KEN) 29:18
- Keneth Kiprop (UGA) 29:20
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