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Bernard Wambua and Zachariah Kirika emerged as the winners of the 18th edition of KATA (Kenyan Athletics Training Academy) 10k and 5K Time-Trial that took place on Wednesday Feb 15 in Thika, Kenya.
The duo clocked 29:14.8 and 15:14.1 in the trials held on a 5Km- loop that has become the standard distance for the Training Academy.
Peter Mwaniki and Peter Wanyoike finished second and third in the 10Km while Evans Kiguru and Anthony Mukundi occupied similar positions in the 5km.
In women, Lucy Mawia led the class, cloccking 33:19.8 for the 10k ahead of Lilian Lelei who clocked 33:35.5.
The March Trial is schedule March 15 at the Stadium in Thika Kenya. This will be the 18th monthly event.
10Km
1. Bernard Wambua 25 119 29:14.8
2. Peter Mwaniki 24 112 29:42.6
3. Peter Wanyoike 26 114 30:03.6
4. Raphael Gacheru 23 106 30:25.5
5. Peter Mburu 27 110 31:25.3
6. Simon Ngumbao 27 84 32:46.2
7. Eston Mugo 30 125 33:19.4
8. Lucy Mawia 24 121 33:19.8
9. Lilian Lelei 26 122 33:35.5
10.Chris Kamande 35 107 36:11.6
11. Catherine Njihia 24 90 36:22.9
12. Paul Ng’ang’a 42 120 36:38.3
13. Kellen Waithera 36 124 36:38.7
14. Naomi Wambui 39 123 37:08.2
5Km
1. Zachariah Kirika 22 89 15:14.1
2. Evans Kiguru 27 111 15:52.5
3. Anthoney Kamande 35 117 16:07.3
4. John Mutiso 19 109 16:27.1
5. Alfred Kamande 25 115 16:51.6
6. Amos Chirchir 23 108 17:36.4
7. Peter Mukundi 25 113 17:57.8
8. Lawrence Maina 27 118 18:17.9
9. Lilian Musenya 22 97 22:03.9
(02/15/2023) Views: 689 ⚡AMPThe 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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