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Ruth Gitonga makes her debut memorable as she lifts Longonot Trail Run title

Ruth Gitonga wins the 2024 Longonot Mountain and Trail Challenge on Saturday 16, 2024 in in Naivasha, Nakuru County. Photo: Peter Njoroge

Ruth Gitonga made her debut more memorable when she took the women’s title at the Longonot Mountain and Trail Challenge held on Saturday (16) in Naivasha, Nakuru County.

Gitonga who is based in Longonot at Run2gether stable and specializes in road races, brazed the chilly and rainy weather to emerge victorious in 1:14.50.  

Gitonga was followed in second place by Philaris Kisang who clocked 1:15.25 with Joyline Chepngeno sealing the top three positions in 1:16.45.

ALSO READ: Timothy Kibet wins Longonot Mountain and Trail Challenge

“This is my first time to compete in the mountain running and I thank God I finished first. Am grateful because am used to road race but today I decided to come to this race am happy I have won the race,” said Gitonga.

Valentine Rutto and Gloria Chebet finished in fourth and fifth place in respective time of 1:16.51 and 1:17.38.

LEADING RESULTS

13.5KM WOMEN

  1. Ruth Gitonga 1:14:50
  2. Philaris Kisang 1:15:25
  3. Joyline Chepngeno 1:16:45
  4. Valentine Rutto 1:16:51
  5. Gloria Chebet 1:17:38

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  • John Vaselyne is the founder of Athletics News. Africa’s only Independent Athletics News website. He has covered World U18 and U20 Championships, World Cross Country Championships, Four Continental Tour Gold Series, Wanda Diamond League. He has passion for the Sport and has over seven years experience in this area of sport. He is also the Leading Athletics Pundit in the Country, having been hosted in ALL leading TV stations in Kenya

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