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February 14, 2026
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Absa Sirikwa Classic Cross country: Korir dethrones Simiu to win 10 km gold

Absa Sirikwa Classic Cross country: Korir dethrones Simiu to win 10 km gold

Boston Marathon champion John Korir produced a masterclass performance to stun the defending champion Daniel Ebenyo Simiu to claim his first Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country title during the 5th edition at the Lobo Village, Eldoret, on Saturday...

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John Korir, the current Boston Marathon champion, clinched his inaugural Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country title, stunning defending champion Daniel Ebenyo Simiu at the 5th edition in Lobo Village, Eldoret.

  • Korir finished the 10 km race in 29 minutes and 44 seconds, using the event to prepare for his Boston Marathon title defense.
  • The event, a World Athletics gold label, attracted over 1900 participants from 15 countries.
  • Absa Bank served as title sponsors for the fourth consecutive time, investing Ksh 8 million, with Korir receiving Ksh 770,000 for his gold medal.

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