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]
| Sirikwa Cross Country Classic | |
|---|---|
| Date | February |
| Location | Eldoret, Kenya  |
| Event type | Cross country |
| Distance | 10 km |
| Established | 2022 |
| Official site | www |
Past Senior Race Winners edit
| 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 edit
- ^ a b "Chepkemoi and Chebolei victorious at Agnes Tirop Memorial Cross Country | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ "Tuwei explains why they changed Agnes Tirop X-country name". The Star. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ "Athletics". Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ "Kipyegon and Lokir secure success at Sirikwa Cross Country Classic | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2023-02-04.
- ^ "Ebenyo and Anyango claim top honours at Sirikwa Classic | REPORTS | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-02-03.