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Kenya podium sweep as Ngetich wins World Cross Country
Kenya podium sweep set the tone in Tallahassee as Agnes Ngetich stormed to the senior women’s crown at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships on January 10, 2026. The world 10km record-holder dominated the 10km race to extend Kenya’s decade-long grip on the event.
Ngetich extends Kenya’s senior women’s streak
Ngetich seized control early and won in 31:28, securing her first global title by a commanding margin. Uganda’s Joy Cheptoyek and Ethiopia’s Senayet Getachew completed the podium. The result delivered Kenya a 10th consecutive senior women’s gold at the championships.
Kenya podium sweep in U20 men’s race
Frankline Kibet led a 1-2-3 in the U20 men’s 8km, finishing in 23:18. Teammates Emmanuel Kiprono (23:20) and Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi (23:28) took silver and bronze, with Andrew Kiptoo fourth to underline Kenya’s depth. Official team scoring placed Kenya first ahead of Uganda and the United States.
Mixed relay and wider context
Australia won the 4x2000m mixed relay in 22:23, three seconds clear of France. Ethiopia and Kenya followed, highlighting strong competition across the program. In the senior men’s race, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo retained his title over Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi.
What the results mean for Kenya
The combination of Ngetich’s dominant victory and the junior sweep signals sustained strength across generations. It also reinforces Kenya’s status as a cross-country powerhouse heading into the 2026 track season. The official tallies and times confirm a statement day for the team in Florida.
Key numbers from Tallahassee
Ngetich’s winning time: 31:28 for 10km. U20 men’s 8km medal times: 23:18, 23:20 and 23:28. Team podiums: Kenya, Uganda, United States (U20 men). These figures come from World Athletics’ published reports and results.
Kenya left Tallahassee with a senior women’s title and a clean sweep in the U20 men’s race. The depth on display, from Ngetich’s authority to Kibet’s finishing kick, sets a high bar for the year ahead.
