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Kimaru, Loibach, Kurui and Cherotich to lead Kenyan athletes at world cross country championships

Sebastien Kimaru Sawe, Grace Loibach, Isamel Kurui and faith Cherotich will lead Kenyan runners at the World Cross country champions set for Bathurst, Australia next year.

After hosting the national trials today in Ruiru, Athletics Kenya selected a formidable team that will fly the Kenyan flag at the February 18th championships at the Mount Panorama Circuit.

Kenya team

Senior men’s 10km

Sebastian Kimaru (Kapsabet), Daniel Simiu (Police), Kibiwott Kandie (KDF), Emmanuel Kiprop (Golazo), Nicholas Kipkorior, Geoffrey Kamworor (Police).

Senior women’s 10km

Grace Loibach (Elgeyo Marakwet), Edinah Jebitiok (Nandi), Irene Cheptai (Elgeyo Marakwet), Agnes Jebet (Elgeyo Marakwet), Viola Chepng’eno, Emily Chebet (Bomet), Beatrice Chebet (Police).

Under-20 men’s 8km:

Ismael Kirui (Torongo), Reynold Kipkorir (Bomet), Dennis Kipkirui (Keringet), Raphael Dabash (Njoro), Gideon Kipng’etich (Nakuru), Charles Rotich (West Pokot) 

Under-20 women’s 6km

Faith Cherotich (Kaylet), Sheila Chebet (Iten), Joyline Chepkemoi (Lemoitit), Nancy Cheriop ((Elgeyo Marakwet), Marion Chepng’etich ((Elgeyo Marakwet), Diana Cherotich (Elgeyo Marakwet). 

Senior men’s 2km (Mixed relay)

Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Nandi), Daniel Munguti (KDF), Mathew Kipsang (KDF), Abel Kipsang (Police).

Senior women’s 2km (Mixed relay)

Brenda Chebet (Police), Miriam Cherop (Kericho), Beatrice Chepkoech (Police)

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