Winners Named in Nairobi Marathon, National Cross Country, and Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships - October 2025

Benard Chepkwony and Hellen Chepkorir emerged as the champions of the 22nd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, held on October 26, 2025, at Uhuru Gardens. In a separate event, Daniel Ebenyo and Maurine Chebor secured victories at the National Cross Country Championships in Eldoret. They will lead Kenya's team to the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, on January 10, 2026. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet also secured a spot on the team via a wild card. Meanwhile, Kenya's 'Hit Squad' boxing team finished as runners-up to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for the second consecutive time at the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships in Nairobi. The DRC dominated the boxing competition, securing more than double Kenya's number of gold medals.