Reigning Africa Junior 3,000m bronze medalist Gideon Rono and world youth 1,500m champion Edna Jebitok were junior winners at the 11th edition of Isaiah Kiplagat Ndalat Gaa Memorial cross country championships held today in Nandi county.
The form three student at Sononin Secondary school in Baringo County, Rono edged out top contenders to win the junior men’s 8km title in 24:22.3.
The athlete under Torongo Training Camp will be chasing a slot for 2020 Africa title but he will be focusing on school examination before engaging in athletics.
“The Course was muddy but i managed to improve and win the title.
Rono, who finished second in 2018 was relegated to gold after edging out Reuben Longosiwa (24:43.1) and Francis Langat was third 24:43.6.
Jebitok, who won two silver medals: silver at the Africa Junior championships in 1,500m, Africa under 20 1,500 won in 20:24.5 ahead of Jackline Jerono (20:32.6) and Maureen Jerotich (20:44.8) finished second and third respectively.
Junior men 8km
- Gideon Rono -24:22.3 \
- Reuben Longosiwa -24:43.1
- Francis Langat -24:43.6
- Felix Kibet -24:49.7
- Weldon Kipkirui – 24:54.9
- Shadrack Chirchir -24:56.7
Junior women 6km
- Edna Jebitok -20:24.5
- Jackline Jerono- 20:32.6
- Maureen Jerotich -20:44.8
- Deborah Jemutai -20:49.7