In less than a week after claiming inaugural Kaptagat Forest Half marathon title Cynthia Jerop won Chemususu 10km women title.
It was a good day for reigning Kabarak 10km champion Vincent Kiprotich to win men’s title.
Jerop focusing to compete at Standard Chartered marathon, won in 34:35.79 to increase her winning title 2 out 2 in less than a week.
last Sunday, Jerop won the race and defeated athletes like former world Junior champion Sandra Chebet, Sharon Jelimo among others, Jerop said she was not sure of winning but wanted try her luck.
“When I looked at the starting line-up, I was shocked but luckily I managed to beat the odds,” said the Hannover Marathon champion.
She added the course was difficult but managed to win after fighting hilly courses.
Kiprotich a form four student at Kimwogo high school beat a host of athletes to win in 30:26.81.
With his focus to claim Berlin 10km next month, the reigning national secondary school 5,000m and cross country said he managed to win because of his training system.
“I train well with top runners and that’s why I have managed to win in such short races,” said Kiprotich.
10km Woman
1. Cynthia Jerop-34:35.79
2. Beatrice Jerop – 35:02.04
3. Dorcas Jepchirchir-35:03.52
4. Sandra Chebet-35:36.22
5. Sheila Jelagat -35:38.21
6. Sharon Jelimo-35:56.40
10km men
1. Vincent Kiprotich- 30:26.81
2. Charles Kimeli – 30:41.51
3. Josephat Kipchirchir-31:08.48
4. Titus Kipruto- 31:12.65
5. Moses Koech -31:12.96
6. Kelvin Kibiwott -31:25.17