Ebenyo cruises to victory to defend National Cross Country title
2023 World silver medalist in the 10,000 m Daniel Ebenyo Simiu stormed to victory to defend the 10 km senior men’s title during the National Cross Country Championship held on Saturday at the Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu County.
Ebenyo of the National Police Service sprinted in the last lap to cross the finish line in 30:11.1, followed by Kevin Chesang of Central Rift in 30 minutes and 12 seconds.
South Rift’s Dennis Kipkoech placed 3rd in 30:13.0 minutes. Ahead of Shadrack Koech, Weldon Langat and Robert Koech completed the top six places to book their tickets for the January 10th World Cross Country Championships in the USA.
Over 400 athletes competed in Saturday’s championships.
Dismas Otuke
Writes about athletics for KBC Digital.
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