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Callum Ormiston

South Africa came, saw and conquered 2026 African Road Cycling Championships

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South Africa’s Callum Ormiston celebrates after winning the men’s elite 153km road race during the 2026 CAC Road Cycling African Championships in Kisumu on October 25, 2026. Ormiston clocked three hours and 44 minutes to dethrone defending champion Merhawi Kudus of Eritrea.

Photo credit: Alex Odhiambo | Nation Media Group

By  Domnic Ombok

Reporter

South Africa emerged overall winners of the 2026 African Road Cycling Championships as hosts Kenya picked up lessons at the event, which concluded in Kisumu yesterday.

South Africa collected 13 medals: five gold, five silver and three bronze to top the standings in the five-day championship, improving on their performance at last year’s edition held in Kwale.

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