Edward Zakayo from Elgeyo Marakwet County wins the Athletics Kenya North Rift Region Cross Country Championships 10km senior men’s race held at Kishaunet in West Pokot County on January 20, 2024. Zakayo clocked 27:47:2, John Korir from Trans nzoia County came second timed at 27:54:5 while Fredrick Domongole from West Pokot County finished third clocking 28:04.7.
The Kapsait-based athlete crossed the finish line in 31:22.4 ahead of her training mate Christine Chesiro who clocked 31:57.1 while Maureen Jepkoech settled for third place in 32:22.4
In the men's race, Zakayo stayed with the leading pack before surging forward in the last lap crossing the line in 27:42.7 ahead of John Korir who clocked 27:54.5 while Fredrick Domongole settled for third place in 28:04.7
Catherine Reline and Edward Zakayo are the winners of this year's Athletics Kenya North Rift Cross Country Championships held in Kapenguria, West Pokot.
Reline bagged victory after leading in the last three laps. The Kapsait-based athlete crossed the finish line in 31:22.4 ahead of her training mate Christine Chesiro who clocked 31:57.1 while Maureen Jepkoech settled for third place in 32:22.4.
