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Kipyegon among super-fast stars invited for Sirikwa Classic XC tour

Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts after winning the Women's 1500m and sets a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on July 5, 2025 [AFP]

When 10km world record holder Agnes Ngetich and world silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo Simiu line up in the fifth edition of the Sirikwa World Cross Country Tour next week, they will be taking on super-fast stars invited for what is expected to be a thrilling show.

One such star is three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, who has been invited in a move that would make the women’s 10km race a hot contest.

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