Athletics Kenya youth development chairman Barnaba Korir lauded the effort of the under 18/20 junior athletics team following their exploits at the African Championships.
Kenya finished third overall in the five-day event and managed to bring back home a total of 33 medals.
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 the beginning for them. We look forward to celebrating their achievements in future," Korir said.
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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)
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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),
