Chebii wins second straight AK cross country race in Kimilili
Fredrick Kipkoech Chebii won the men's 10km in 28:53 at the second Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series leg in Bungoma County on Saturday. Africa champion Kevin Chesang was second, and Christine Njoki won the women's race.
Fredrick Kipkoech Chebii now has two wins from two on the Athletics Kenya (AK) Cross Country Series. He took the men's 10km at the second leg on Saturday at Moi Girls High School, Kamusinga, in Kimilili, Bungoma County. He also won the opening leg in Machakos two weeks ago. Chebii held off reigning Africa Cross Country champion Kevin Chesang to win in 28:53, Athletics Kenya reported. Chesang clocked 29:00, and Kennedy Cheruiyot was third in 29:05. KBC Digital gave Chebii's time as 28:53.3. It said Evans Kipkosgei and Salem Kibet finished fourth and fifth. KBC described Chebii as a KDF athlete, while Athletics Kenya said he trains in Iten. Chebii said he worked with his coach to improve his training after Machakos. He added that he "went for loading" and that this helped him win again. Chesang also holds the national cross country title and won the 10,000m at this year's Kip Keino Classic. He said he is still recovering from a knee injury but wants to defend his African title. Cheruiyot said he also had knee problems before the race and…
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