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The monthly KATA Time Trial in Thika Kenya was the 23rd in the series
The Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) time-trial series for the month of July continued on Wednesday at Thika Stadium as the season move to a new phase.
Coming a week after engaging in tough competitions, Evans Kiguru dominated the 10,000metres event while Zakaria Kirika was comfortable in the shorter 5,000m.
Hitting the podium for the first time, Evans registered 31:38.9 to level his June’s 31:38.8 whereas Zakaria timed 15:04.8 as the duo worked to fight off the Nairobi City Marathon’s fatigue that saw them run against the elite class.
Fredrick Kiprotich emerged second behind Evans in 32:00.7 with newcomer Benard Gicheha chalking 34:32.7. Anthony Mukundi(2:24.3 in City Marathon) timed 15:32.0 while University’s National Cross-Country Champion Boniface Mungai finished third in 15:52.6
New entrant Pricilla Biwott (58) was the sole Master in 10,000m where she clocked an impressive 41:11.9 while upcoming Caren Chepkemoi timed 18:43.0 to win the women 5,000metres.
The 24th edition is scheduled for August 16thand will be held on the Ndarugo-Mangu Road, 5kilometres West of the KATA.
10,000 Metres
1. Evans Kiguru 27 141 31:38.9
2. Fredrick Kiprotich 23 140 32:00.7
3. Benard Gicheha 33 149 34:32.7
4. Ismael Mburu 23 143 35:19.9
5. Pricilla Biwott 58 142 41:11.9
5,000 Metres
1. Zakaria Kirika 114 22 15:04.8
2. Anthony Mukundi 137 35 15:32.0
3. Boniface Mungai 144 25 15:52.6
4. Amos Chirchir 120 23 16:07.3
5. Peter Mukundi 125 25 17:07.0
6. Caren Chepkemoi 135 21 18:53.0
7. Nancy Githaiga 84 35 20:50.0
8. Virginia Wanjiru 136 21 21:16.4
9. Jacinta Mwende 122 21 21:29.8
(07/12/2023) Views: 547 ⚡AMPby Coach Joseph
KATA Time Trial Series
The Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) in Thika Kenya stages a monthly time trial. Starting Sept 2021 this monthly event is open to anyone who would like to get an official time on a acurant course. Results will be published at My Best Runs so race directors and other interested people can see what kind of shape our participants are...
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