Amos Kipruto and Yvone Chepchirchir cruised to sweet victories in the Under-18 races at the second edition of the World Cross Tour at the Lobo Village in Eldoret.
Kipruto ran 18:43 to defeat Andrew Akori and Kipruto Chebet who finished second and third in 18:44 and 18:52 respectively in the men's 6km race.
Chepchirchir cut the tape in 19:06 ahead of Faith Chepchumba who finished the women's Under-18 race in 19:11. Miriam Chemutai closed the podium in 19:06.
"The race was tough and I am thankful I won. I am now preparing for the African Junior championships," Kipruto said after the win.
Leading results Under-18 women
Yvone Chepchirch 19:06
1. Faith Chepchumba 19:11
2. Miriam Chemutai 19:38
3. Christine kioko 19:42
4. Dorcas Chepkemoi 19:54
5. Philiphia Chepkirui 20:07
Under 18 men
1. Amos Kiprotich 18:43
2. Andrew Akori 18:44
3. Kipruto Chebet 18:52
4. Ronald Kipkoech 18:58
5. James Karuri 19:10
6. Shadrack Kemboi 19:12
