Juniors proof future of running in Kenya is in safe hands

Gideon Rono (C) leads pack in the U20 men race during the AK/LOTTO National Cross Country Championship at the Ngong Race Course on February 13, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

With their eyes on Africa Cross Country Championships in Lome, Togo in March 7, Gideon Rono of Central Rift and Purity Chepkirui of South Rift ruled the men’s 8km and women’s 6km Under-20 races at the National cross country championships yesterday at the Ngong Racecourse.

With the crowd milling around the race course, craning their necks in a bid to catch a glimpse of the next world-beaters, Rono dashed to victory in 24:44 minutes.