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Nine sets of medals were awarded in five races, with team and individual medals for men and women at both under-20 and senior levels, as well as in a mixed relay.
The 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships took place in Belgrade, Serbia, on Saturday, with Jacob Kiplimo the headlining act of the day.
The Ugandan long distance runner successfully defended his Senior Men's Cross Country gold, having clocked 28:09 to beat Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi and Benson Kiplangat (third).
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Nine sets of medals were awarded in five races, with team and individual medals for men and women at both under-20 and senior levels, as well as in a mixed relay.
Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda dominated proceedings, with only one other country – Great Britain – finishing on a podium.
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11:34 - 01.04.2024
ATHLETICS How much Jacob Kiplimo earned after defending the World Cross Country Championships
And, according to World Athletics, Kiplimo's gold attracted USD 30,000, which translates to approximately Shs 116 million.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24 - Placing table and medals
Kenya (KEN) 119 points
Ethiopia (ETH) 83
Uganda (UGA) 43
United States (USA) 15
Japan (JPN) 13
Team Gold Silver Bronze Total
Kenya (KEN) 6 2 3 11
Ethiopia (ETH) 2 6 2 10
Uganda (UGA) 1 1 3 5
Great Britain & N.I. (GBR) 0 0 1 1
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08:29 - 01.04.2024
ATHLETICS How Jacob Kiplimo managed to obliterate Kenyans again at the World Cross Country Championships
Jacob Kiplimo has opened up on the strategy he implemented to beat Kenyans one more time at the just concluded World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade, Serbia.
Men's senior race results - World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24
Top 8:
Jacob Kiplimo (UGA) 28 minutes 9 seconds
Berihu Aregawi (ETH) 28:12
Benson Kiplangat (KEN) 28:14
Nicholas Kipkorir (KEN) 28:16
Samwel Chebolei Masai (KEN) 28:18
Joshua Cheptegei (UGA) 28:24
Sabastian Kimaru Sawe (KEN) 28:31
Gideon Kipkertich Rono (KEN) 28:31
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14:33 - 30.03.2024
ATHLETICS Jacob Kiplimo defends the World Cross Country Championship
Kiplimo's victory makes it three successive gold medals in the senior men's race at the event for Uganda, with Joshua Cheptegei scooping the other (2019).
Women's senior race results - World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24
Top 8:
Beatrice Chebet (KEN) 31 minutes 5 seconds
Lilian Kasait Rengeruk (KEN) 31:08
Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi (KEN) 31:09
Emmaculate Anyango Achol (KEN) 31:24
Agnes Jebet Ngetich (KEN) 31:27
Sarah Chelangat (UGA) 32:00
Daisy Chepkemei (KAZ) 32:04
Bertukan Welde (ETH) 32:14
Mixed relay race results - World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24
Top 8 teams:
Kenya (KEN) 22 minutes 15 seconds
Ethiopia (ETH) 22:43
Great Britain & N.I. (GBR) 23:00
Morocco (MAR) 23:08
Uganda (UGA) 23:10
France (FRA) 23:16
Japan (JPN) 23:17
United States (USA) 23:21
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10:34 - 31.03.2024
Beatrice Chebet reveals secret behind Kenya's dominant performance at World Cross Country Championships
Two-time World Cross Country champion Beatrice Chebet has explained why Team Kenya were too hot to handle at the 2024 World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade on Saturday.
Men's U20 race results - World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24
Top 8:
Samuel Kibathi (KEN) 22 minutes 40 seconds
Mezgebu Sime (ETH) 22:41
Matthew Kipkoech Kipruto (KEN) 22:46
Yismaw Dillu (ETH) 22:48
Johana Erot (KEN) 22:49
Charles Rotich (KEN) 22:51
Sewmehon Anteneh (ETH) 22:52
Jenberu Sisay (ETH) 23:00
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10:53 - 01.04.2024
WORLD ATHLETICS CROSS COUNTRY All-female Athlete Refugee Team makes history in Belgrade
The Belgrade quartet are Esterina Irino Julius, Anjelina Nadai Lohalith and Perina Lokure Nakang – the trio of South Sudanese origin based in Kenya – plus Farida Abaroge, an Ethiopian refugee based in France. Additionally, the four had an all-female support team, with Janeth Jepkosgei as head coach.
Women's U20 race results - World Athletics Cross Country Championships Belgrade 24
Top 8:
Marta Alemayo (ETH) 19 minutes 28 seconds
Asayech Ayichew (ETH) 19:32
Robe Dida (ETH) 19:38
Sheila Jebet (KEN) 19:45
Diana Cherotich (KEN) 19:47
Yenawa Nbret (ETH) 19:50
Deborah Chemutai (KEN) 19:51
Lemlem Nibret (ETH) 20:01
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