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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
November 26, 2025
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Chepsaita: AK to decide on Team Kenya participation
Athletes from 41 countries will be battling for glory in the 2025 edition of Chepsaita Cross Country..
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Athletics Kenya (AK) is deliberating whether the national squad for the 2026 World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, will participate in this year’s The Great Chepsaita race on December 6. The decision hinges on ensuring athletes are in top form and avoid injuries ahead of the global event.
- Barnaba Korir, Chief Executive Officer of The Great Chepsaita Cross Country event, confirmed discussions are underway with Team Kenya 2026 World Cross Country head coach Julius Kirwa.
- Only athletes deemed to be in "top shape" will be considered for participation due to the demanding nature of the Chepsaita Cross Country course.
- The Chepsaita Cross Country race has attracted athletes from 41 countries for its December 6 event, which has been scaled up to Gold Level by World Athletics.
- Farouk Kibet, Patron of the Chepsaita Cross Country race, will sponsor two local athletes (one male, one female) to attend the Florida World Cross Country Championships in January.
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