Kimosop, Chebet win Kericho Cross Country meet
Victor Kimosop and Caren Chebet are the winners of the 2025 Betika Cross Country meeting held in Kericho County over the weekend...
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Victor Kimosop and Caren Chebet were crowned champions at the 2025 Betika Cross Country meet in Kericho County, impressing a large turnout and promising to nurture talent for future competitions. This event served as a crucial platform for both seasoned athletes and emerging talents.
- Kimosop won the senior men's 10km in 29:39:85, narrowly beating Charles Kaguri and Mathew Kipruto.
- Chebet dominated the senior women’s 10km, finishing in 33:27:63 ahead of Abigael Chepkoech and Diana Chepkemoi.
- Winners in the 10km categories received Sh150,000, with other top finishers also receiving cash prizes.
- The Betika Group Head of Brand, Eric Mwiti, highlighted the event's role in developing Kenya’s "next generation of champions."
- The series will proceed to its next leg, building momentum towards the BingwaFest Season Two circuit finale.
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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.
