Kenya wins inaugural mixed relay race in ongoing World Cross Country Championships
Beatrice Chepkoech on Sunday led Kenya to a gold medal in the inaugural mixed relay race at the ongoing the World Cross Country Championships in Kampala.
Kenya won the race in as overall time of 22:22 in three laps split time of 5:58, average 3:43.
The East African nation’s fierce rival Ethiopia came second in a time of 22:37 in three laps split time 5:29 and average 3:46.
Turkey clocked third with an overall time of 22:37 in three laps split time 5:29 and average 3:46.
The mixed relay team comprised of Asbel Kiprop, Winfred Mbithe, Bernard Kipkorir and Beatrice Kipkoech.
“I am very happy for the team and this is a good sign of team work which helped us bag the medals,” said Kiprop the 1,500m World champion.
Reigning world 1500m champion, Asbel Kiprop, set the pace in the first loop with a good advantage over Ethiopian Tufa.
From the start of the race, it was clear that the battle was between the world athletics powerhouses, Kenya and Ethiopia, but the former was stronger on the day.
Bahrain, Morocco and United States finished fifth, sixth and seventh respectively while Tanzania, Spain and Eritrea completed the top-10 line-up.
