Ngetich, Chesanga win Kimana Road Race titles
Ester Chesanga Outsmarted Agnes Mwikali in women 15 kilometers to win the race in 49: 39.10, Mwikali settled in second slot after clocking 49: 49:77, with Sharon Kemboi coming 3rd in 50:01.78.
Commenting on her 15Km win Chesanga said though the cause was very tough being a sunny day she manage to brace the high temperatures and win the race, terming the race as preparation for the future races.
In men’s 15 KM event Vincent Ngetich clocked 43:35:18, after commanding the race to emerge victorious , with Nandi based Titus Kiprotich coming second Meshak kiptoo finished 3rd.
Speaking after emerging with the best time in the Kimana Road Race Ngetich who trains at Nakuru’s Kirenget camp says he is using the race to sharpen his future endeavors.
Winners in each categories walked away with 80K with others up to position 12 was also awarded cash each.
According to Race Organizers led by Robert Saruni they lauded participant in that race which attracted 89 professional male athletes and 41 professional women athletes drawn from different parts of the country.
The race was meant to sensitize community on important of supporting girl child education as well as raising funds to support the FGM and Early marriage rescued girls Education
The event was also graced by Athletic Kenya led by senior Vice President Paul Muthui who said the Body is keen on making sure that professional athletes are not trapped in doping menace, Muthui also lauded the Organizes promising to offer fully support in future races.
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