Reigning world U20 3000m steeplechase champion Jackline Chepkoech won the Athletics Kenya Central Rift Region Cross Country Championships that were today (Saturday 8) at the Lobo Village in Uasin Gishu County.
The race was to be held by Nandi County in the three County competitions of Nandi, Uasin Gishu and Baringo but was moved to Uasin Gishu, the venue for both National Cross Country championships as well as the Agnes Tirop Memorial World Cross Country Tour.
The 18 year-old led a podium sweep for Uasin Gishu runners when she cut the tape in 34:39.20 and was followed by Jescah Chelagat who crossed the line in second in 35:18.50 with Agnes Keino sealing the first three podium positions in 35:59.40.
In the senior category Vincent Kiprotich took the honors in 30:16.50 ahead of Shadrack Kipchirchir came home in 30:20.60 while Josphat Kipchirchir settled for third position in 30:29.25.
LEADING RESULTS
10KM WOMEN
- Jackline Chepkoech 34:39.2
- Jesicah Chelagat 35:18.5
- Agnes Keino 35:59.4
- Zena Cheptoo 36:07.9
- Anastacia Chepkorir 36:25.2
10KM MEN
- Vincent Kiprotich 30:16.5
- Shadrack Kipchirchir 30:20.6
- Josphat Kipchirchir 30:29.3
- Victor Togom 30:30.5
- Geoffrey Kiboi 30:30.7
- Fredrick Domongole 30:46.7
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