The junior team managed to bag 33 medals.
Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region Chair Barnaba Korir has lauded the junior team to the CAA U18/20 Championships in Ndola, Zambia for their impressive performance that saw them finish third overall.
The team left the country on Thursday, April 27 for the five-day event that started on April 29 and concluded on May 3. Team Kenya managed to bring back home a total of 33 medals.
20:30 - 30.04.2023
ATHLETICS Golden start for Team Kenya in Africa U18/20 championships
Kenya already tops the medal table after three gold medals on opening day/
The team jetted back into the country on Thursday, May 4 and were received by AK officials led by Korir.
“While our target was to top the continent, we congratulate the youngsters for the impressive show.
This is just but the beginning for them. I am proud of them and wish them all the best and look forward to also celebrating their achievements in future,” Korir posted on his Facebook page.
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Nancy Cherop (1500m U18), Josphat Sang (1500m U18), Dennis Mutuku (10000m U20), Nancy Cherop (3000m U18), Reynold Cheriuyot (1500m U20), Irene Jepkemboi (Javelin U20), Serem Edmond (2000m SC U18), Pamela Kosgei (3000m sc U20), Emmanuel Wafula (3000m SC U20) and Nancy Cherop (800m U18)
Peninah Mutisya (800m U20) and Brian Kiptum (800m U20)
05:30 - 27.04.2023
ATHLETICS Evelyne Chepkoech in Zambia for healing after heartbreak in Colombia
The junior team is set to jet out of the country on Thursday, April 26.
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Janet Chepkemoi (1500m U18), Brian Muange (1500m U18), Amos Langat (10000m U20), Joyline Chepkemoi (3000m U18), Toili Samuel (400m U18), Gilbert Rono (1500m U20), Evans Kipkosgei (2000m sc U18), Andrew Kiptoo (3000m U18), Daisy Chepngetich (800m U18)
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Samuel Kibathi (10000m U20), Clinton Kimutai (3000m U18), Stephen Ndangili (Race walk U20), Diana Chepkemoi (2000m SC U18), Vincent Kipruto (5000m U20), Amos Kipkemoi (400mH U18),
11:00 - 24.04.2023
ATHLETICS Barnaba Korir tips Kenyan youngsters to flourish at Africa Junior Championships
The event is scheduled for April 29 to 3 in Ndola, Zambia.
Janet Chepkoech (800m U18), Judy Kemunto (800m U20) and U18 Medley Relay (Jackline Nguyo, Daisy Chepkemoi, Selfa Ajiambo, Sharon Moraa)