Beatrice Chebet wins women’s 5,000m title at Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. The former world cross country junior champion won the event in 15:15.82, beating Margaret Kipkemboi Chelimo in 15:16.28 and Judith Kiyeng in third place.
Lilian Kasait finished fourth in her first competition since serving a doping ban. Chebet expressed her excitement for the upcoming races of the season and hopes to continue improving her performance.
Lemi Teddese from Ethiopia won the men’s 5,000m title with a time of 13:2658, while Ishmail Rokitto from Kenya came in second place at 13:27.34 and Peter Maru from Uganda in third place at 13:28.14.
Zambian Muzala Samukonga emerged victorious in the men’s 400m, setting a new meeting record of 44.25. He beat American Vernon Norwood and French international Gilles Biron. Kenyan Boniface Mweresa finished fourth with a season-best time of 45.73.
Daniel Simiu wins the 10,000m title at KipKeino Classic in Moi International Stadium. Simiu, who previously won a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games, easily took the victory in a time of 28:09.94.
Currently ranked ninth in the world rankings for his speciality, the African Championships silver medalist has a personal best of 27:11.26, which he set at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham last year.
