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Kenyan athletes ready to defend mixed relay title in Belgrade

Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins the third edition of Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour, Mixed Relay Selection Men 2km race held at Lobo Village in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County on February 03, 2024.
 

Photo credit: Jared Nyataya | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Since the category was introduced in the 2017 edition in Kampala, Kenya has won it twice, during the inaugural edition and last year in Bathurst, Australia
  • Team Kenya captain Daniel Munguti said they have adequately prepared for the battle ahead
  • Reynold Kipkorir believes that they can defend the title



Kenya will be looking to defend the 2km Mixed Relay title at this year's World Athletics Cross Country Championship on Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia.

Since the category was introduced in the 2017 edition in Kampala, Kenya has won it twice, during the inaugural edition and last year in Bathurst, Australia. Ethiopia reigned supreme in 2019 in Aarhus, Denmark as Kenya finished third.