The Sirikwa Cross Country Classic is an annual cross country running race held in Eldoret, Kenya. It is a Gold Standard Meeting in the World Athletics Cross Country Tour, attracting large crowds and a world-class, mainly Kenyan, field. The first edition was held in 2022 and was named the Agnes Tirop Memorial Cross Country.[1] In 2023, it assumed the current name - referencing an Iron Age tribe from the region.[2] It is held in Lobo Village, on land owned by three-time Boston Marathon winner, Ibrahim Hussein.[3]

Past Senior Race Winners

Edition Year Men's winner Time (m:s) Women's winner Time (m:s)
1st 2022[1]  Samuel Chebolei (KEN) 29:46  Joyce Chepkemoi (KEN) 34:02
2nd 2023[4]  Charles Lokir (KEN) 30:14  Faith Kipyegon (KEN) 33:50
3rd 2024[5]  Daniel Ebenyo (KEN) 29:16  Emmaculate Anyango (KEN) 32:55

References

  1. ^ a b "Chepkemoi and Chebolei victorious at Agnes Tirop Memorial Cross Country | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  2. ^ "Tuwei explains why they changed Agnes Tirop X-country name". The Star. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  3. ^ "Athletics". Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  4. ^ "Kipyegon and Lokir secure success at Sirikwa Cross Country Classic | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  5. ^ "Ebenyo and Anyango claim top honours at Sirikwa Classic | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirikwa_Cross_Country_Classic
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