Eritreans exert absolute dominance in African road cycling in Kwale
Over 300 cyclists battled for glory in the five-day event that saw Eritreans stamp authority over their compatriots from 30 nations across Africa...
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The Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) Africa Road Cycling Championship concluded in Diani, Kwale County, with Eritrean cyclists demonstrating absolute dominance, securing three gold medals on the final day.
- Merhawi Kudus of Eritrea claimed the elite men’s 163.8km title, his first major professional victory in 10 years, finishing in 3:53:06.
- The event, hosted by Kenya for the second consecutive year, featured over 300 cyclists from 30 nations.
- Other notable winners included Awet Aman (Eritrea) for the Under-23 title, Natan Tesfalem (Eritrea) for the junior men’s title, and Preen Hayley (South Africa) for the women’s 107.6km road race.
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