All Africa Games 1,500 champion Quailyne Kiprop was the star as she struck a rare double during the fourth and penultimate round of Athletics Kenya cross country series at Kapsokwony High School over the weekend. In her first race, Kiprop lacked a serious challenger, stepping into the lead with just 4km and opened a wide gap to win in 36:28.2. “I am using these local races as part of my preparations for the 2020 Olympic Games and Africa Cross Country. In the 8km race, Charles Kakuri clinched title ahead of Samuel Kibet and Felix Kibet while Winnie Kimutai defended her 6km crown. “My target is to run for Kenya at the Africa Cross Country for the first time,” said the Form Two student at Kapsait Secondary School.

Source: The Star December 30, 2019 01:52 UTC