Kipkurui, Jebitok reign at inaugural Chepsaita Cross Country
World Cross Country Junior Champion Ismail Kipkurui wins the 10km men’s race during the inaugural Chepsaita Cross Country Championships held at Chepkemeli in Uasin Gishu County on December 02, 2023. Edwin Bett came second while Fredrick Domongole finished third.
After some thrilling exchanges upfront, Kipkurui, 18, would assert his presence in the last lap to win the men’s 8 kilometres race in 23 minutes and 16.2 seconds
Kipkurui, who hails from Torongo, Baringo, said the championships is part of his preparations for the World Cross Country Championships on March 30 next year in Belgrade, Serbia
Jebitok, 22, crossed the line in 26:16.7, beating Cintia Chepng'eno from Kenya Defence Forces to placed second, clocking 26:21.0, while Prague Half Marathon silver medallist Janeth Chepng’etich emerged third in 26:58.0
World cross country Under-20 champion Ismael Kipkurui and Edinah Jebitok Saturday conquered rich fields and the hilly course to win the inaugural Chepsaita Cross Country Championships at Chepsaita Secondary School, Uasin Gishu.
After some thrilling exchanges upfront, Kipkurui, 18, would assert his presence in the last lap to win the men’s 8 kilometres race in 23 minutes and 16.2 seconds.
