byAlfonz JuckHellen Obiri is an exceptional athlete, who can compete over 5k, 10k, and cross country. Today, it was all about cross country.
Hellen Obiri, 2020 Monaco DO, photo by Etienne iacre
Obiri wins Kenyan CC
MACHAKOS (KEN, Nov 28): At the first leg of the Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series in Machakos, two-time world 5000m champion Hellen Obiri won the women’s 10km in 32:29.2 from Caroline Nyaga in 32:46.8 with Bahrain’s Winfred Yavi third in 32:47.5. Gladys Cherono was fourth 33:11.8. Beatrice Chepkoech was a notable DNF, pulling out after 6km. “With the World Cross Country Championships having been postponed to 2022, I will concentrate my energies on Olympics,” said Obiri. Daniel Simiyu won the senior men’s 10km in 28:27.7 ahead of Isaack Kibet 28:54.6 and Elvis Cheboi 28:54.8. With help from Daily Nation.
