• Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
No Result
View All Result
Home Cross Country

Kenya’s Team to the World Cross Country Championships, by Justin Lagat, note by Larry Eder

Larry EderbyLarry Eder
February 21, 2013
0
0 0
0
SHARES
3
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

The Kenya Cross Country Trials were held last weekend. Justin Lagat, correspondent for the Running Network and Runblogrun, was there and this is how he saw the events: 


Kirui_AsbelGroup-Kenya12.jpg
Asbel Kirui Training Group, February 2012, Kenya, 
photo by PhotoRun.net


KENYA’S TEAM TO WORLD CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS, by Justin Lagat
 
This past weekend, on Saturday the 16th of February, in hot weather at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Athletics Kenya (AK) selected a national team to represent Kenya at the World Cross Country Championships to be held in Bydgoszcz, Poland on the 24th of next month. Even though most of the bigwigs that were expected to be at the meeting, including Geofrey Mutai and Geofrey Kipsang, had opted to run in the RAK half marathon in Dubai instead, the remaining field was still one of the most competitive ever assembled in the Kenyan trials. In the start were cross country sensational, John Mwangangi; the 10km and 15km world record holder, Leornard Komon; 10,000m African champion, Kenneth Kipkemoi; 2010 world cross country champion, Joseph Ebuya; 5000m Olympic finalist, Isaiah Kiplagat  and 10,000m Olympic finalist, Bidan Karoki.
 
With the hot weather and the competitive field, many athletes could not help but step out of the race. A leading pack that had John Mwangangi, Kenneth Kipkemoi, Isaiah Kiplagat, Bidan Karoki and Joseph Ebuya did not take long before disintegrating into a single file and most of them giving up the chase. Perhaps noticing heat waves in the grass covered course, the officials began to provide water to the athletes in their final stage of the race, which is not always usual in cross country events.
 
Little known Philip Rono, who trains in the Global Athletics club in Kaptagat, surprised many by emerging the winner. Timothy Kiptoo, who was one of the pre-race favorites, came in second. Geofrey Kirui was third, followed by Hosea Macharinyang, who was lucky to secure a place in the cross country national team to the world championships for the 8th consecutive time. Geofrey Kipsang, winner of the RAK half marathon, and Chepkok Kiprop, got wild cards to join the senior men’s team.
 
The senior women’s race was as competitive too, despite Vivian Cheruiyot, Linet Maasai, and other strong athletes who opted to run the RAK half marathon, missing in the field. There were some tensions with four false starts before the race started. This race was very entertaining to watch and unpredictable to guess the winner as a large pack of athletes maintained the lead for the better part of the race. After a tough battle, Margaret Wangare, who was part of the 2010 cross country team, won the race. Irene Cheptai from West Pokot was second, followed by Janet Kisa in third place. The pre-race favorite and this year’s KCB cross country jackpot winner, Emily Chebet, came in fourth. Another favorite athlete, Mercy Cherono, finished in the 48thplace, but still got a wild card to join the team.
 
In the junior men’s race, a fast pace was set early in the race and a few athletes soon remained in the leading pack with Leornard Barsoton playing the rabbit for the better part. A few meters to the finish, Ronald Kwemoi took up the lead and cranked up the pace with renewed energy as he came to win the first place. Leornard came second. Moses Mukono, who had been consistently at the podium in a number of preceding races, took the third place. Emmanuel Kiprono completed the list of the top four to cross the finish.
 
Perhaps, it is only in the junior women’s race that the expected winner actually won it, and she did it in a class of her own and with an impressive time and style. Faith Chepng’etich was able to maintain a long sprint in the last stages of the race that left her running alone ahead of the rest as she crossed the finish line. Agnes Chebet came in second with Roseline chepng’etich and Caroline Jepkoech following to take the third and fourth places respectively.
 
So far, below are the names that have made it into the list to represent Kenya in the world cross country championships:
 
MEN 12K
1. Philemon RONO
2. Timothy KIPTOO
3. Geoffrey KIRUI
4. Hosea MACHARINYANG
5. Geoffrey KIPSANG
6. Kiprop CHEPKOK

WOMEN 8K
1. Margaret WANGARE
2. Irene CHEPTAI
3. Janet KISA 
4. Emily CHEBET 
5. Mercy CHERONO

BOYS 8K
1. Ronald CHEBOLEI 
2. Leonard BARSOTON
3. Moses MUKONO
4. Emmanuel KIPRONO

GIRLS 6K
1. Faith CHEPNGETICH
2. Agnes CHEBET
3. Roseline CHEPNGETICH
4. Caroline CHEPKOECH
 
A national training camp will be commenced at Kigari, Embu from the 20th of this month and is expected to go on until the team leaves for Poland. This is a team that was selected in a transparent manner and is expected to do well at the championships. As they embark on their final preparations, I wish them the best.

RelatedPosts

RECORD NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS FOR GB & NI AT THE 2023 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing Program, Week 14, Day 7, a long run…

Author

  • Larry Eder
    Larry Eder

    Larry Eder has had a 51-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

    View all posts

Previous Post

Viktor Rothlin will run Lake Biwa Marathon on March 3, by Alfons Juck, note by Larry Eder

Next Post

Aries Merritt signs with Nike, release, note by Larry Eder

Larry Eder

Larry Eder

Larry Eder has had a 51-year involvement in the sport of athletics. Larry has experienced the sport as an athlete, coach, magazine publisher, and now, journalist and blogger. His first article, on Don Bowden, America's first sub-4 minute miler, was published in RW in 1983. Larry has published several magazines on athletics, from American Athletics to the U.S. version of Spikes magazine. He currently manages the content and marketing development of the RunningNetwork, The Shoe Addicts, and RunBlogRun. Of RunBlogRun, his daily pilgrimage with the sport, Larry says: "I have to admit, I love traveling to far away meets, writing about the sport I love, and the athletes I respect, for my readers at runblogrun.com, the most of anything I have ever done, except, maybe running itself." Also does some updates for BBC Sports at key events, which he truly enjoys. Theme song: Greg Allman, " I'm no Angel."

Similar Post

Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

2023 RunBlogRun Winter recovery, Week 1, Day 1

December 11, 2023
RECORD NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS FOR GB & NI AT THE 2023 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
European Athletics

RECORD NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS FOR GB & NI AT THE 2023 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

December 11, 2023
Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

December 11, 2023
Coffee with Larry, for Thursday, September 29, 2022
Cross Country

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing Program, Week 14, Day 7, a long run…

December 10, 2023
New Routes, New Races for the RAS AL Khaimah Half Marathon event, set  for February 24, 2024!
Road Racing

New Routes, New Races for the RAS AL Khaimah Half Marathon event, set for February 24, 2024!

December 9, 2023
HONOLULU MARATHON RETURNS ON SUNDAY WITH ROBUST ELITE FIELD
Road Racing

HONOLULU MARATHON RETURNS ON SUNDAY WITH ROBUST ELITE FIELD

December 9, 2023

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Subscribe to RunBlogRun's Global News Feed

Wake up to RunBlogRun’s news in your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter and we’ll keep you informed about the Sport you love.

*we hate spam as much as you do

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

August 27, 2023
An epic pole vault competition

An epic pole vault competition

October 19, 2023
2022 USATF Outdoor Champs: Melissa Jefferson takes the Women’s 100m title in windy 10.69!

The curious case of Sha’Carri Richardson: How can the sprinter turn around her career?

February 8, 2023
Reborn Sha’Carri Richardson comes back from the brink and is now ready to become the world champion

Reborn Sha’Carri Richardson comes back from the brink and is now ready to become the world champion

July 17, 2023
What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

7
Asafa Powell, Considering Longevity in Sprinting

The RunBlogrun Interview: Asafa Powell

5
2022 Munich Diary, Day Five, a Great Friday Night

2023 European Athletics Indoor Champs, The Women’s 60m, who will win the final tonight?

5
TCS New York City Marathon Broadcast to be Available in More Than 530 Million Homes Around the World on Sunday, November 6

RunblogRun Editorial: The Sorry State of Running Television Coverage, by Peter Abraham, note by Larry Eder

4
Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

2023 RunBlogRun Winter recovery, Week 1, Day 1

December 11, 2023
RECORD NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS FOR GB & NI AT THE 2023 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

RECORD NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS FOR GB & NI AT THE 2023 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

December 11, 2023
Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

December 11, 2023
Coffee with Larry, for Thursday, September 29, 2022

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing Program, Week 14, Day 7, a long run…

December 10, 2023

Popular Stories

  • USATF / Day Four:  USA’s Assembled Team Is Ready!

    Abby Steiner replies via twitter, on the curiosity about her new professional running contract

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • An epic pole vault competition

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The curious case of Sha’Carri Richardson: How can the sprinter turn around her career?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Reborn Sha’Carri Richardson comes back from the brink and is now ready to become the world champion

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • What happened to the crowd at Eugene?

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

2023 RunBlogRun Winter recovery, Week 1, Day 1

December 11, 2023
RECORD NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS FOR GB & NI AT THE 2023 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
European Athletics

RECORD NUMBER OF GOLD MEDALS FOR GB & NI AT THE 2023 EUROPEAN CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

December 11, 2023
Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

Eurocross for 2023! The SPAR European Cross Country Championships: mud, glorious mud!

December 11, 2023
Coffee with Larry, for Thursday, September 29, 2022
Cross Country

2023 RunBlogRun Fall Cross Country Training & Racing Program, Week 14, Day 7, a long run…

December 10, 2023

Recent Tweets

Next Post

Aries Merritt signs with Nike, release, note by Larry Eder

runblogrun

RunBlogRun comments on the global world of athletics, sports & ethics, and the Olympic movement. @runblogrun

Browse by Category

Newsletter

Subscribe to our mailing list to receives daily updates direct to your inbox!

  • Home
  • Archive
  • Contact Us

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • Archive
  • Contact Us
  • Home page
  • My Account
  • Sample Page

© 2022 Run Blog Run - All Rights Reserved

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

Select a password for yourself. (minimum length of 8)

Paste here the user biography.

Provide here the twitter screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the instagram screen name. i.e. @RunBlogRun

Provide here the facebook profile URL. i.e. http://www.facebook.com/RunBlogRun

Provide here the linkedin profile URL. i.e. https://www.linkedin.com/in/larry-eder-5497253

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist