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Little-known Kiprop, Chirchir win Ol Kalou Cross Country
Everline Chirchir (095) during women's 10km race during the last leg of Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series at the People's Park in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County on January 2, 2021. Chirchir won the race in 33:33.4
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What you need to know:
- Kiprop would chest the finishing tape in 29 minutes and 44.2 seconds, beating Elphas Cheboi from Elgeyo Marakwet and Iten’s Weldon Kipkirui, who finished second and third in 29:47.5 and 29:50.3 respectively
- Kiprop now turns his focus to the upcoming regional cross country and national cross country championships before the track season
- Chirchir tore the course at the People’s Park and the field in 33:33.4 to leave another Elgeyo Marakwet athlete Caroline Chepkoech battling for second place in 33:37.5 with youngster Edinah Jebitok from Kapkaimur coming in third in 33:45.4
It was newcomers’ haven when Emmanuel Kiprop from Nyahururu and Kerigent’s Everline Chirchir reigned supreme in the last leg of Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County on Saturday.
The 21-year-old Kiprop, who hails from Elite Sports Management Centre (ESMC), made his intentions known when he broke away with two laps to go after a thrilling three-horse battle at the front in the men’s 10km race.
