The key move came with one kilometre remaining when Chebet broke away from her compatriots to cover the final lap in 6:54, securing her first victory in Elgoibar in what was her third appearance.
MoreDouble world silver medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Burundi’s Francine Niyomukunzi took the honours at the Campaccio, a World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold meeting, in San Giorgio su Legnano on Saturday (6). On the first lap, Ebenyo was part
MoreThe year had begun for her at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia, where she helped Kenya earn silver in the women’s U20 team event, missing out on an individual medal by one place.
MoreThe new world record is subject to the usual ratification procedure.
MoreThese top athletes join the previously announced Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas and Jake Wightman.
MoreIn 2024, the world’s best athletes will once again take the stage in athletics’ premier one-day series, competing at 15 meetings across four different continents.
MoreThe women’s race saw Kebede go up against her compatriot Yalemzerf Yehualaw, the world 10km record-holder and last year’s London Marathon winner, who was making her 25km race debut.
MoreMore than 190 meetings are included in next year’s tour, which is divided into four levels – Gold, Silver, Bronze and Challenger.
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