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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
January 9, 2026
19h ago
Kenya eyes tenth straight senior women's team title at World Cross

World 10km record-holder Agnes Ngetich will spearhead Kenyaβs bid. Kenya will however miss defending champion Beatrice Chebet who will not be in Florida...
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Kenya is targeting its tenth straight senior women's team title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee despite the absence of two-time champion Beatrice Chebet. The team, led by world 10km record-holder Agnes Ngetich, will face strong competition from Ethiopia and Uganda.
- Agnes Ngetich, who won bronze in 2023, will spearhead Kenya's bid.
- New contender Maurine Chebor, winner of the national trials, will make her international championship debut.
- Athletics Kenya President Jackson Tuwei expressed confidence in the team, aiming to defend their overall crown.
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