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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 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 with the latter trailing in 31:19.
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.
In 10Km, Eston Mugo clocked 32:17 to close the podium where Alfred Kamandemanaged 4th in 32:35.
In women, Kellen Waithera finished first in 39:04 while Naomi Wambui, both on-come back after their maternity leave, was second in 40:07.
Charles Ndirng’u took the masters 62-years class in 38:35 while Paul Ng’ang’a ruled the 40s category after finishing the loop in 34:35.
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
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