The 16th Monthly KATA Time Trial was dominated by Zachariah Kirika

Today in Thika, Kenyan Athletics Training Academy held its 16th edition of Time-Trial featuring 10Km and 5Km with on-form Zachariah Kirika winning both categories.

The monthly mini-competitions were held on a 5Km-loop that saw Zachariah stop at the turning point in 14:41.10 before deciding to run back with the newly recruited Evans Kiguru.

With rejuvenated strength, He overtook Evans at the 9th Kilometre and arrived at the finish in 31:17.8 with the latter trailing in 31:19.2.

Peter Mburu, the winner of last month’s 10Km run 15:04.9 to finish second in 5Km while Raphael Gacheru came third in 15:16.9.

In 10Km, Eston Mugo clocked 32:17.1 to close the podium where Alfred Kamandemanaged 4th in 32:35.4. 

In women, Kellen Waithera finished first in 39:04.8 while Naomi Wambui, both on-come back after their maternity leave, was second in 40:07.7.

Charles Ndirng’u took the masters 62-years class in 38:35.4 while Paul Ng’ang’a ruled the 40s category after finishing the loop in 34:35.8.

A total of 22 participants, all training under Kenyan Athletics Training Academy’s Programe, took part in event that was also the year-ender. 

The 17th edition will take place on January 18th, 2023.

POSITION:         Name:                BIB:           AGE:              TIME:

                       10Km

1.          Zachariah Kirika       88                21                31:17.8

2.          Evans Kiguru            102              27                31:19.2

3.          Eston Mugo              84                29                32:17.1

4.         Alfred Kamande      105             24                32:35.4

5.          Anthony Mukundi   80               34                32:49.7

6.          Paul Ng’ang’a           91               42                34:35.8

7.          Charles Ndirangu    210             62                38:35.4

8.          Kellen Waithera      86               36                39:04.8

9.          Michael Kimeu        96               28               40:07.3

10. Naomi Wambui      100               37               40:07.7

11. Kelvin Waiganjo     78                 26               47:47.2

                   5Km

1.          Zachariah Kirika      88              21                   14:41.1

2.          Peter Mburu           72              26                    15:04.9

3.          Raphael Gacheru   94              23                    15:16.9

4.          Levis Kuria              90               21                    15:37.3

5.         Fredrick Kiprotich 101             23                    15:44.3

6.         Jeremiah Obura     93               19                     18:15.3

7.        Stephen Kamau      500             19                     18:29.9

8.        Caren Chepkemoi  87                19                     18:38.8

9.        Peter Mukundi       70                25                     18:40.4

10. Lilian Musenya     103              21                     22:01.9

posted Wednesday December 14th
by Coach Joseph Ngure