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October 24, 2025
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Athletics stars upbeat as Eldoret gets ready for world cross trials

Athletics stars upbeat as Eldoret gets ready for world cross trials

The stage is set for a thrilling national trial for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Eldoret on Saturday, and stars are getting ready to make the Kenyan team...

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Athletes are gearing up for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships trials in Eldoret, Kenya, this Saturday, with the aim of securing a spot on the national team heading to Tallahassee, Florida, USA, on January 10.

  • Former African 5000m champion Robert Kiprop from the National Police Service expressed confidence in his preparation and aims to qualify.
  • Kiprop placed 9th at the 2025 National Cross Country Championships and hopes for an improved performance.
  • Other prominent athletes expected to compete include world 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo, Alex Matata, 2010 world junior cross country champion Mercy Cherono, and World Under-20 5000m champion Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi.
  • The trials will feature athletes from various organizations including Athletics Kenya (AK) regions, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), Prisons Service, and Kenya Wildlife Service.

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