Kamworor vouches for cross country as Chepsaita is launched

Geoffrey Kamworor has urged young athletes to embrace cross country as a foundation for successful athletics careers ahead of the 2026 Chepsaita Cross Country Run.

Two-time New York City Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor yesterday vouched for cross country, urging budding athletes to begin their careers on the challenging courses.

Kamworor, a three-time World Cross Country champion, described the obstacle-riddled event as the most crucial foundation for successful athletics careers.

He rallied athletes to participate in the 2026 Chepsaita Cross Country Run, which was officially launched in Uasin Gishu.

Chepsaita is among the 15 Gold Level cross country races this season.

"I'm a product of cross country, having won three World Cross Country Championships," Kamworor said during the launch at the hills of Chepsaita.

The former World Half Marathon champion added: "Young talents can't run on the roads; they start with cross country. Athletes such as Faith Kipyegon started with cross country."

Source: The Standard Sports