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Maru and Jepchirchir are Agnes Tirop memorial champions

Sophia Jepchirchir and Emmanuel Maru were the winners of the inaugural Agnes Tirop Memorial 10km held today at the Koitaleel Samoei University in Mosoriot, Nandi County.

Sophia jepchirchir after winning Agnes Tirop Memorial race

Jepchirchir won the race in 33:02 ahead of experienced Feliciana Jepkosgei 33:57 and Brenda Tuwei settled for third place in a time of 34:05

Maru from Elgeyo Marakwet won the men’s race 29:33 followed by Kelvin Kibiwott who crossed the finish line at 29:33 while Gideon Kiprotich emerged third in a time of 29:41.

Top five finishers

10km

Men

  1. Emmanuel Maru-29:23
  2. Kelvin Kibiwott- 29:33
  3. Gideon Kiprotich-29:41
  4. Philip Tarus-29:49
  5. Dennis Kipngetich- 29:50

Women

  1. Sophie Jepchirchir-33:02.3
  2. Feliciana Jepkosgey- 33:57.5
  3. Brenda Tuwei- 34:05.1
  4. Viola Jepchumba-34:21.2
  5. Lodwina Chengetich- 34:39.3

42km cycling

Women

  1. Nancy Debe-1:22.62
  2. Monica Jelimo-1:32.65
  3. Kenro Masiga-1:34.68
  4. Mercy Chepkogey-1:36.60
  5. Valentine Cheruto-1:37.80

Men

  1. John Kariuki-1:01.34
  2. Charles Kagimo-1:03.42
  3. Salim Kipkemboi-1:04.46
  4. Evans Wangai-1:05.75
  5. Paul Lomuria-1:08.72

2km women only

  1. Mary Kigen-8:15
  2. Leah Murai-9:05
  3. Stella Jelimo-9:06
  4. Caroline Jebet-9:18
  5. Zenah Chepkirui-9:30

2km boys

  1. Ian Kipchirchir-6:17
  2. Emmanuel Kipkogei-6:21
  3. Kelvin Kimutai-6:28
  4. Festus Kipkoech-6:32
  5. Daniel Kiplimo-6:33

2km girls

  1. Pamela Chepngetich-6:55
  2. Mercy Cheruto-7:12
  3. Fridah Chepkemboi- 7:23
  4. Eddah Chebet-7:31
  5. Joyline Chemotich-7:42
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