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Daniel Simiu and Emmaculate Anyango stole the show to claim the top honours at the Sirikwa Classic Cross-country.
Reigning World Half Marathon silver medallist Daniel Simiu and trailblazing athlete Emmaculate Anyango claimed top honours at the Sirikwa Classic Cross-country happening at the Lobo Village in Eldoret, Kenya.
Simiu, competing in the senior men’s race, was in a class of his, leading from gun to tape. The in-form athlete cut the tape in 29:16 ahead of World Under20 Cross-country champion Ishmael Kipkurui who clocked 29:18 for a second-place finish.
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In a post-race interview, Simiu noted that the event was a great outing as he appreciated his competitors for showing up and pushing him beyond the limits.
“The race was good and the field was fantastic…we ran a good race. I completed the race with huge respect because I knew there was going to be a tough field.
“I promised myself that I would do my best and I’ happy I have honoured that,” Simiu said after the race.
Meanwhile, Anyango dominated the women's race, leading from gun to tape and winning in style. She crossed the finish line in 32:55 as former London Marathon champion Joycilline Jepkosgei followed in 33:10. Catherine Reline sealed the podium, clocking 33:18 to cross the finish line.
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After the race, Anyango expressed her gratitude for winning the race and was over the moon for having honoured the promise she made to her coach.
“The race was good and I fought hard for this win. There was also some wind but that is not the big problem because I promised my coach something and I have done it,” she said.
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Meanwhile, as per the race organisers, prize money for the event has been increased to Ksh15,239,000 with the junior men and women taking home a combined kitty of Ksh2,128,000.
Ksh9,216,000 has been set aside for the senior men and women while the People living with disabilities will walk away with Ksh400,000.
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