However, Korir said that it won’t be a smooth ride for Kipyegon, who will be opening her season at Lobo as she will be up against a star-studded field that includes the 10km road world record holder Agnes Jebet Ng’etich.
“We would like to express our gratitude to the government and our title sponsor, ABSA, for their support that has made this happen,” said Korir, who encouraged spectators to troop in numbers at Lobo to witness this thrilling showcase of athletic excellence.
Three-time Olympic 1,500 metres champion Faith Kipyegon will be out to recapture the ABSA Sirikwa Classic World Athletics Cross Country title on Saturday at Lobo Village, Uasin Gishu county.
Kipyegon returns to the course where she won the title in 2023 on her way to winning the world 5,000m title and setting three world records in 1,500m, One Mile, and 5,000m the same year.
