Chebet, Simiu triumph at Police Cross Country Championships

World Cross Country Champion Beatrice Chebet and world half marathon silver medallist Daniel Simiu are the winners of the 2024 National Police Service Cross Country championships held on Friday at the Ngong Race Course.

In the men’s race, Simiu of Rift Valley region claimed victory in 29 minutes, 48.49 seconds ahead of Edwin Kiplagat of RDU who finished second 30:17.91 while Robert Kiprop of DCI came home third in 30:43.06

Despite the victory, Simiu- a Police Constable- expressed his dissatisfaction with the Service for not promoting him despite having impressed last season.

The world 10,000m silver medal removed his shirt as he approached the finish line as a protest.

“…why are we not being recognized. I am sending this message to my employer (NPS) please recognise us. Whenever a child does well, you have to award them with a present. Thus I am just begging from the bottom of my heart,” lamented Simiu.

He also claimed victories at Istanbul and New Delhi Half Marathons.

In the women’s race, Chebet of Eastern continued her fine form after claiming the women’s title in 34:44.85 with Gladys Kwamboka of Main Campus finishing second in 34:47.11 as Margaret Chelimo of Eastern placed third in 34:47.59.