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Eritrea top medals table as home riders falter in African Cycling event
Eritrea’s Henok Mulubrhan celebrates after winning the Confederation of Africa Cycling Road Cycling African Championships elite men's category in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County on October 13, 2024.
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- Kenya’s performance in the event was less stellar, with local cyclist Ephantus Warutere finishing 27th and Edwin Ndungu coming in 30th. Several Kenyan cyclists, including Cornelius Kemboi, struggled in the competition.
- Kemboi’s race ended in disappointment after his bicycle broke with 18 kilometres to go.
Eritrea proved its prowess in cycling after topping the medal standings as the Confederation of African Cycling Road Race Championships concluded in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County on Sunday.
The Horn of Africa nation amassed a total of 16 medals, including seven gold, five silver, and four bronze. South Africa followed in second place with eight medals (three gold, four silver, one bronze), while Uganda secured third place with five medals (two gold, two silver, one bronze).
