Uganda ace runner Cheptoyek seeks to conquer Kenyans at Sirikwa Classic
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Joy Cheptoyek (398) celebrates crossing 10 000m women finals finishing line ahead of others during Athletics Kenya Nationals Championship on May 21, 2024 at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
The 23-year-old Cheptopyek is undoubtedly inspired by her victory in the women’s 10,000 metres at the 2024 Athletics Kenya National Championships.
Cheptoyek, who won silver in the senior women’s 10km race at the World Cross Country Championships in January as Kenya’s Ngetich won gold.
Uganda’s top long-distance runner, Joy Cheptoyek, is returning to Kenya once again, eager to floor local athletes at the Sirikwa Cross Country Classic on Saturday.
Cheptoyek, who won silver in the senior women’s 10km race at the World Cross Country Championships in Florida, USA, on January 10, is among the top talents listed for the race planned for Lobo village in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu.
