Bungoma County Athletics Kenya chairman Patrick Kipsang is optimistic that his athletes will compete for the national cross country titles set for next month in Eldoret.
Speaking after holding the county cross country championships at the Kapsokwony High school in Mt Elgon, Kipsang was full of praise for his athletes especially those in the senior categories like Sarah Chepteek and Victor Kibet.
The duo triumphed in their respective events, which he says is a replica of what will happen at the Eldoret Sports Ground in three weeks time.
“These athletes are great. I have personally followed their training and performance, which is amazing come the national championships,” said Kipsang.
Chepteek won the women’s title in a race that attracted only four athletes in an area well known for producing top athletes of all times.
Selected results
6km junior women
- Ruth Cherop 21:50
- Ruth Chelangat 22:45
- Dorcas Chepkwemoi 22:51
- Vivian Chepchumba 24:21
- Selly Cheshari 23:28
- Mishell Chepchumba 23:39
8km junior men
- Edwin sanutia 24:06
- Michael Kibet 24:09
- Bravin Kiptoo 25:21
- Shadrack Kiplimo 26:01
- Emmanuel Kiprop 26:14
- Joel Kiptoo 26:17
10km senior women
- Sarah Chepteek 39:02
- Winny Cherop 41:19
- Sheila Samuel 41:26
- Esther kokos 42:00
10km senior men
- Victor Kibet 32:19
- Dennis Ndiwa 31:13
- John Jinja 31:34
- Joshua Mengich 31:44
- Kelvin Kororia 31:59
- Kelvin Tung’wet 32:08