It was every athlete for themselves as they competed in a cross-country contest . [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
World Under-20 champion Emmanuel Kiprono yesterday led Kenyans as they grabbed all cross-country gold medals on offer at the 2026 Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games here in Morogoro, Tanzania.
Fresh from conquering the world in Oregon, USA, Kiprono tore the field apart at the Gymkhana Club Golf Course as he controlled the race from start to finish. He clocked 22 minutes, 25.6 seconds to take gold, with Tanzania’s Benard Emmanuel spoiling the Kenyan party after snatching silver in 22:46.8. Kiprono’s St Francis Kimuron School compatriots Wesley Kiplagat completed the podium in a time of 22:51. 8.
Delighted to have carried the day, Kiprono said that the race was not easy, but he kept pushing himself as well as his teammates.
Athletes compete in girls cross country race at the school games. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
“ It was not an easy race, but I tried to slow down and encouraged my counterparts to catch up, but they were a bit slow. I decided to run my race, and I’m happy for the title,” said Kiprono.
He revealed that though he had a choice not to participate in the games after returning from a global assignment, he decided to travel to Tanzania and fly the Kenyan flag high.