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Kenya: Cheserek, Kiplagat Win Nandi 15km Road Race Titles

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Beatrice Cheserek and Amos Kiplagat are the winners of the inaugural Koitalel Nandi 15km Road Race held Sunday in Nandi County.

The race, held under the theme ‘Run to end gender-based violence’, had been pushed forward from October due to the death of 2015 World Cross Country champion Agnes Tirop.

The race, which started in Kapsabet and ended at Nandi Hills Stadium, saw athletes brace the chilly morning weather on a high altitude course.

Kiplagat crossed the line in 43 minutes, 43.77 seconds to win the men’s 15km race ahead of Samuel Naibei (44:05.85) and Hillary Kipkoech (44:12.15).

In the women’s category, Cheserek bagged victory after crossing the line in 49:50.50 ahead of Jackline Chelal who timed 50:20.10. Gladys Chepkurui was third in 51:03.10.

Kiplagat, who finished fourth in Madrid Marathon last month, told Nation Sport said proper timing and knowledge of the hilly course worked in his favour.

“I knew there was a hilly section after some few kilometres into the race and so I followed the leading pack, and my body responded well and at the right time. I’m happy to have won here today.”

Naibei on his part said that he was happy that he came in second position, an improvement from the sixth place finish in the Nakuru Half Marathon.

“I will be competing in the Lagos Marathon next year after missing the Valencia Marathon and I decided to compete in the race as part of preparations. The course was tough but I’m happy to have emerged second which is a good improvement,” said Naibei.