Andrew Mutua won the inaugural Speed Skating Championships held in Eldoret on Sunday.
After winning the 42km race, the Kiambu-based skater said this is part of his preparations for the Entebbe Skating Championships in Uganda on Sunday.
“This is my first race after surgery and the victory is great as I prepare for Sunday’s Entebbe Open,” said Mutua.
While lamenting the lack of government support, Mutua said he still has hopes of representing the country in various championships.
“I have never competed in any race outside the country. I just had leg surgery but still managed to top the standings. I've been racing on the streets for three years," said.
"I'm focusing on more international events even though our government does not support us."
Race director Victor Kipchumba said: “The races went down smoothly. We have not had any major injuries. Our challenge was the venue. This place is not enough. Resources too are inadequate to meet our expectations. We are calling on the Ministry of Sports and corporates to sponsor future events."
Selected results
Boys 100m Short Race (Age 8-9)
Brian Otieno
Sean Kimutai
Darius Kiprono
Girls 100m Short Race (Age 8-9)
Joyceline Trinity Aquilla
Chantelle Tancy Adhiambo
Jane Gathoni Mundia
Girls 100m Short Race (5 years and below)
Angela Marja
Stephanie Njeri
Ivanna Amaris
Girls 100m Short Race (Age 14-15)
Amara Awinja
Rose Odol
Nickitah Jema
Girls 100m Short Race (Age 16-18)
Sarah Mwende
Grace Wamaitha
Fadhili Faith
Women 100m Short Race (Age 19-34)
Lydia Kwamboka
Flesia Njeri
Susan Kariuki
Girls 100m Short Race (Age 10-11)
Joy Akiwale
Ariela Wayua
Paula Ida
Boys 100m Short Race (Age 12-13)
Jan Kipkoech
Jayden Thomas
Hosea Mwangi
Boys 100m Short Race (Age 14-15)
Bradley Harbart
Randy Mulaya
Austin Derrick
Boys 100m Short Race (Age 10-11)
Jayden Kitts
Gerson Otieno
Chiron Asila
Boys 500m Long Race (Age 5 and below)
Gabriel Mwaura
Iga Ramadhan
Kigundu Shaki
