Mathew Kipksosgei defeats Samuel Kibathi in U20 race at Sirikwa Classic

Mathew Kipksosgei beat the defending champion in the Men’s U20 race Samuel Kibathis at the Sirikwa Classic, a World Cross Country Gold tour on Saturday (03) at the Lobo Village in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County.

Kipkoech cut the tape first in 23:32 with Kibathi coming home in second in 23:37 with Charles Rotich finishing in third place in 23:40.

“I have unfinished business with Africa Cross Country Championships. I was to compete in 2020 but it was canceled because of Covid – 19. Though Ethiopians will be a challenge today is an indicator of a good performance in Tunis, said Kipkosgei.

Jonah Erot and Titus Kiprotich finished in fourth and fifth in respective time of 23:52 and 24:01.

LEADING RESULTS

U20 MEN

1. Mathew Kipkoech            23:32
2. Samuel Wanjiru Kibathi  23:37
3. Charles Rotioch               23:40
4. Jonah Erot                        23:52
5. Titus Kiprotich                 24:01