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Record field for Ol Kalou Cross Country leg

Hellen Obiri

Hellen Obiri cruises on her way to victory during the opening leg of Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series at the People's Park in Machakos on November 28, 2020.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • AK’s Nyandarua County branch chairman, Kamau Mfae, said the bumper entry in Ol Kalou is owing to the proximity of Nyahururu town that has many training camps
  • The leg was supposed to be held on January 9 but was brought forward to January 2 to allow athletes ample rest before they embark on the regional and institutional cross country championships, which commence on January 13
  • AK has been working closely with the Nyandarua County government to put Covid-19 measures in place by setting up the required hygiene facilities at the venue

With winners from previous legs missing in action, the contest has been thrown wide open in the final leg of Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County on Saturday.

World cross country champion Hellen Obiri and Daniel Simiu, who won the first leg in Machakos on November 28, are in Spain for some races.