Central Rift secretary Kennedy Tanui is optimistic that the region will perform well at the national championships cum trials this Saturday at the Ngong Racecourse.
Tanui said they selected a formidable team during the Discovery Kenya Cross country championships last weekend.
“We have the best and we are sure that over ten athletes from the six categories will join team Kenya for continental championships,” said Tanui after selecting the team.
Central Rift team
Under 18 women
1. Marion Jepnhetich- Baringo
2. Deborah Jemutai- Nandi
3. Sylvia Kiptum- Nandi
4. Jackline Jepkoech- Uasin Gishu
5. Abigael Jepchumba- Uasin Gishu
6. Brenda Chepchumba- Baringo
Under 18 men
1. Ismail Kirui- Baringo
2. Geoffrey Kiprotich – Baringo
3. Maxwel Kipngetich- Nandi
4. Shadrack Tuitoek- Baringo
5. Dennis Kiplimo- Nandi
6. Kipchumba Kemboi- Baringo
Under 20 women
1. Brenda Jepchumba- Baringo
2. Zena Cheptoo- Nandi
3. Milicent Jepkoech- Uasin Gishu
4. Juddy Koegi- Baringo
5. Ruth Chematia- Nandi
6. Jackline Kangor- Baringo
Under 20 men
1. Gideon Rono- Baringo
2. Emmanuel Kiplagat- Baringo
3. Levy Mwatoto- Nandi
4. Julius Kipkwony- Baringo
5. Geoffrey Rono- Nandi
6. Amos Kemboi- Baringo
Senior women
1. Daisy Cherotich- Nandi
2. Eva Cherono- Nandi
3. Eunice Chebichii- Nandi
4. Agnes Jebet- Baringo
5. Viola Lagat- Nandi
6. Betty Chepkemboi- Nandi
Senior men
1. Nicholas Kimeli- Uasin Gishu
2. Rodgers Kwemoi- Uasin Gishu
3. Emmanuel Bor- Nandi
4. Daniel Kiprotich- Nandi
5. Alex Kibet- Nandi
6. Daniel Mateiko- Uasin Gishu