Bett, Chepkurui win Betika Cross Country in Kericho  

KERICHO, Kenya, Oct10 – Edwin Bett and Cynthia Chepkurui won the fifth edition of the Betika Cross Country after claiming the men’s and women’s titles respectively at Kericho Teachers’ Training College on Saturday. Bett won the men’s race in 29:22, narrowly holding off Wesley Kipkemoi, who clocked 29:23, while Festus Kiprop completed the podium in 29:26. Bett said he had gone into the race hoping to finish among the top three but was delighted to emerge as the winner. “I came into this race targeting a podium finish because I knew there would be strong competition. Winning is a great feelin...

Bett won the men’s race in 29:22, narrowly holding off Wesley Kipkemoi, who clocked 29:23, while Festus Kiprop completed the podium in 29:26.

Bett said he had gone into the race hoping to finish among the top three but was delighted to emerge as the winner.

“I came into this race targeting a podium finish because I knew there would be strong competition. Winning is a great feeling, and I am happy with how the race went. I gave my best, and it is rewarding to come away with the title,” said Bett.

In the corresponding women’s race, Chepkurui produced a strong performance to win the race in 33:02 ahead of Emmaculate Jepkosgei, who clocked 33:06, while Brenda Jepchumba Kenei settles for third in 33:07.

The victory added to Chepkurui’s impressive calendar year, having finished fourth in the women’s U20 race at the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Florida in January.

Source: Capital FM Sports