Kiprono leads North Rift to 8km clean sweep at the National Cross Country

Emmanuel Kiprono led team North Rift to a clean podium sweep of the 8km under 20 men during the National Cross Country Championship cum trials held on Saturday at the Eldoret Sports Club in Uasin Gishu county.

Kiprono crossed the finish line at 24:22.5, followed by Frankline Kibet and Andrew Alamisi Kiptoo in 2nd and 3rd positions after clocking 24:25.4 and 24:29, respectively.

Edwin Elkana, Kevin Kiprop and Andrew Kiptoo completed the top six positions to qualify for the World Athletics Championships.