Sirikwa Cross Country Classic

Sirikwa Cross Country Classic
DateFebruary
LocationEldoret, Kenya Kenya
Event typeCross country
Distance10 km
Established2022
Official sitewww.sirikwaclassic.com

The Sirikwa Cross Country Classic is an annual cross country running race held in Eldoret, Kenya. It is a Gold Standard Meeting in the World Athletics Cross Country Tour, attracting large crowds and a world-class, mainly Kenyan, field. The first edition was held in 2022 and was named the Agnes Tirop Memorial Cross Country.[1] In 2023, it assumed the current name - referencing an Iron Age tribe from the region.[2] It is held in Lobo Village, on land owned by three-time Boston Marathon winner, Ibrahim Hussein.[3]

Past Senior Race Winners

Edition Year Men's winner Time (m:s) Women's winner Time (m:s)
1st 2022[1]  Samuel Chebolei (KEN) 29:46  Joyce Chepkemoi (KEN) 34:02
2nd 2023[4]  Charles Lokir (KEN) 30:14  Faith Kipyegon (KEN) 33:50
3rd 2024[5]  Daniel Ebenyo (KEN) 29:16  Emmaculate Anyango (KEN) 32:55

References

  1. ^ a b "Chepkemoi and Chebolei victorious at Agnes Tirop Memorial Cross Country | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  2. ^ "Tuwei explains why they changed Agnes Tirop X-country name". The Star. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  3. ^ "Athletics". Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  4. ^ "Kipyegon and Lokir secure success at Sirikwa Cross Country Classic | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
  5. ^ "Ebenyo and Anyango claim top honours at Sirikwa Classic | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
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