Okal and Irungu star as Kenya dominate Africa Duathlon Cup
Okal powered to gold in a performance that symbolised not just personal triumph but the steady rise of Kenya as a continental force in multi-sport racing...
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Kenya dominated the Africa Duathlon Cup in Kilifi on Saturday, with Joseph Okal and Megan Irungu securing gold in the men's and women's elite categories, respectively. This performance signaled Kenya's growing strength in multi-sport racing, achieving a clean sweep of the podium in the men's event.
- Joseph Okal won the men's elite race with a time of 1:03:14, followed by Phineas Kinyua (1:03:24) and David Wanjiru (1:04:39).
- Megan Irungu claimed victory in the women's elite category, clocking 1:13:56, while teammate Bernice Kariuki finished second in 1:19:07.
- The event showcased Kenya's progress in duathlon, with athletes emphasizing refined transitions and mental strength amidst humid conditions.
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Kenyan Athletes Secure Victories in Cross Country, Duathlon, and Rugby - October 2025
Victor Kimosop and Caren Chebet were crowned champions at the 2025 Betika Cross Country meet in Kericho County. Separately, Kenya dominated the Africa Duathlon Cup in Kilifi, where Joseph Okal and Megan Irungu secured gold in the men's and women's elite categories. Kenya's performance in the duathlon signaled its growing strength in multi-sport racing by achieving a clean sweep of the podium in the men's event. In rugby, Kenya Shujaa successfully defended their Safari Sevens title at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. They defeated Shogun 14-7 in the finals on October 12, 2025, marking their third straight win against the team.
