Former world Youth 2,000m steeplechase champion Daisy Jepkemei and Michael Kibet were crowned the champions of Isaiah Kiplagat Memorial Ndalat Gaa Cross Country winners on Saturday 19th.
“It will be well for me to win the title back. That is my home and winning at home will be a great achievement. That is the course that I have competed most in my local cross country meetings,” said the former world 2,000m Youth silver medalist.
Jepkemei, who finished third last year won the title in 34:12.3 beating the reigning World Junior Cross Country champion Beatrice Chebet, who competed in her debut at the senior level.
Chebet came second in 34:49.6 as Jackline Chepwogen closed the podium in 35:01.6.
Kibet clocked 30:23.4 to beat Emmanuel Kipchirchir in second in 30:25.3 while African Games 5000m champion Robert Kiprop placed third in 30:36.8.
Selected results
Senior men 10km
- Michael Kibet -30:23.4
- Emmanuel Kipchirchir -30:25.3
- Robert Kiprop -30:36.8
- Rodgers Maiyo -30:38.5
- Titus Kipsigei -30:50.9
- Simon Letaya 30:55.4
Senior women 10km
- Daisy Jepkemei -34:12.3
- Beatrice Chebet- 34:49.5
- Jackline Chepwogen -35:01.6
- Daisy Kimeli- 35:28.8
- Qualine Kiprop -35:36.2
- Nancy Chepkemoi -35:39.2