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AK holds Regional U-20 Championships
Nelly Jepchirchir on her way to victory in the women's 800m race during the Central Rift Regional Under-20 Championships held at Eliud Kipchoge Complex in Kapsabet, Nandi County on June 11, 2022. Nelly won the race clocking 2:06.0.
Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group
What you need to know:
- World Under-20 bronze medalist in 400m Sylvia Chelangat stormed to victory in the one-lap race in 55.90 seconds ahead of Stellar Asipitar who clocked 59.37 while Naomi Jelimo settled for third in 60.29
- In men's 5,000m race, Shadrack Kiptoo who trains in Kamwosor in Elgeyo Marakwet County won in 14:17.7 ahead of Edwin Kiprop who clocked 14:19.3 while Festus Kimworo was third in 14:20.3
- AK director of youth development Barnaba Korir was impressed with the talent at display in the regional championships across the country
Athletics Kenya Saturday held Under-20 Regional Championships across the country to pick athletes who will participate in national trials set for July 1-2 at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi.
This is part of preparations for World Under-20 Championships that will be held in Cali, Colombia from August 1 to 6 where Kenya will be seeking to defend her title for the third consecutive time.
