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Chebet, Rono shine at Nairobi Cross Country Championships

Emily Chebet on her way to winning the 10km race during yesterday's Nairobi Cross Country Championships at Nairobi West Prisons Grounds. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Race to the National Cross Country Championships set for Saturday in Lobo Village, Eldoret intensified as Emily Chebet and Geoffrey Rono dominated Nairobi region Cross Country meet at Nairobi West Prisons Grounds yesterday.

Londiani-based Chebet, Bahraini Winfred Yavi formed the the leading pack in the women’s 10km event alongside Mercy Cheokorir and Ann Nasisho before Chebet stormed into the lead with 2km to go. 

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