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In the men’s race, Zachary Kirika, one of KATA’s top athletes, dominated the event with a commanding solo performance, finishing in an impressive time of 29:28. Reflecting on his run, Zachary acknowledged the challenge of maintaining a strong pace without competition to push him.
Emerging talent Stephen Ngigi delivered a remarkable performance, finishing second with a personal best of 30:12, improving his previous time by 11 seconds. The highlight of the day belonged to John Chege, who placed fourth but achieved a massive personal best of 30:18, shaving over 30 seconds off his previous record.
In the women’s race, Kellen Waithira secured victory with a time of 35:23, while Virginia Wanjiru finished second in 36:50, showcasing strong performances in the absence of more seasoned competitors.
The KATA Time Trial continues to be a critical platform for developing and showcasing talent, building a solid foundation for future successes.
MEN 10km
1 Zachary kirika 22 32 29:28
2 Stephen ngigi 20 29 30:12
3 peter mburu 22 26 30:17
4 John chege 19 30 30:18
5 Boniface mungai 29 7 31:14
6 Gabriel kahura 42 12 31:56
7 kariuki wangari 25 5 33:25
8 Joseph wanjiru 38 45 33:47
9 Ali Rashid 22 14 33:53
10 Jeremiah obura 20 21 35:15
11 Charles ndirangu 64 53 37:07
WOMEN 10km
1 Kellen waithira 36 4 35:23
2 Virginia wanjiru 22 41 36:50
3 Naomi wambui 40 34 27:08
4 Karen chepkemoi 23 38 38:29
5 Lucy muritu 39 19 44:59
MEN 5km
1 Charles ndirangu 24 10 15:46
2 Justus nyamai 17 206 16:57
3 Collins mutugi 16 50 20:37
WOMEN 5km
1 Lilian nyamai 24 2 18:20
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The KATA Monthly Time Trial is a unique and inclusive event designed to support runners of all levels in achieving their goals and showcasing their fitness. Held at the Kenyan Athletics Training Academy (KATA) in Thika, Kenya, this event offers both 10K and 5K distances on an accurate, certified course, providing participants with an unparalleled opportunity to improve and prove...
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