Kogei, Chirchir top North Rift x country championships

Bravin Kogei and Monica Chirchir won the men’s and women titles respectively of the Athletics Kenya North Rift region held at Ekales Sports Ground in Lodwar, Turkana county.

Due to scorching sun the region, the event was held in dusk to avoid much dehydration by athletes.

y Cherop (20:28.20).

Selected results

8km junior men

1.  Bravin Kogei- (23:02.64)
2. Bernard Kipkurui-23:03.42
3. Shadrack Kiplagat- 23:06.99
4. David Kiboi-23:13.84
5. Bravin Kiprop (23:19.52)

Senior women

1. Monica Chirchir- 32:46.29
2. Judith Korir- 32:52.92
3. Irene Cheptai- 33:02.80
4. Salome Kipruto- 33:50.07
5. Sheila Jebiwott- 33:54.60
6. Jackline Atudonyang- 34:01.16

10km  senior men

1. Geoffrey Kiboi- 29:01.31
2. Charles Lokir- 29:08.67
3. Asbel Kiprop- 29:19.31
4. Paul Korir- 29:21.24
5. Godfrey Musanga- 29:22.37
6. Samuel Lomoi- 29:24.81

6km junior women

1. Winnie Kimutai- 20:11.54
2. Diana Kipserem- 20:21.67
3. Mercy Cherop- 20:28.20
4. Beatrice Cheburet- 20:30.29
5. Brenda Chepchumba- 20:37.70
6. Caren Chebet- 20”58.76