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Chepng’etich, Maruka star in Nairobi championships

Ruth Kipng'etich cross the finish line at Telkom groundduring the selection for the Nairobi team for the Nationals to be held in Eldoret. Feb 9, 2019' [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Reigning Dubai Marathon winner Ruth Chepng’etich and Linus Maruka yesterday won the Athletics Kenya Nairobi region cross country championships at Posta Grounds in Nairobi.

Chepng’etich opened a 300-metre gap as she won in 30.51.2. World mountain running champion Lucy Wambui arrived two minutes later in 32:16.9 while Londiani-based Emily Chebet sealed the podium places in 33:00.24. 

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