It was all podium sweep for Kenyan athletes at the 15km du Puy en Velay Road race on France.
In men, Edward Kibet won the title in 45:03 leading compatriots Evans Kipkemoi Kirui (45:05) and Abel Kipkirui Mutai in third timing 45:11.
It was the same in women as Joyce Tele won the title followed by former world cross country champion Irene Cheptai to second in 48:56 and 49:21 respectively.
Selected results
Men
1. Edward Kibet KEN 45:03
2. Evans Kipkemoi Kirui KEN 45:05
3. Abdel Kipkirui Mutai KEN 45:11
4. Alex Kiplimo Kemboi KEN 45:11
5. Weslay Kimutai KEN 47:00
6. Albert Chemutai UGA 47:02
7. Dieudonné Nsengiyumva BDI 47:02
8. Sisay Yazew Tola ETH 48:06
Women
1. Joyce Tele KEN 48:56
2. Irene Cheptai KEN 49:21
3. Likina Amebaw ETH 52:09
4. Cécilia Mobuchon 53:30
5. Genet Abdurkadir Habela ETH 54:18
6. Naomi Chepkemoi 57:56
