Double World Champion Vivian Cheruiyot won the women’s 5000m
with ease at the Samsung Diamond League held in London on Friday. She clocked
14:48.86 to retain her unbeaten run over the 5000m since August 13, 2010.
Vivian was closely followed by compatriot Mercy Cherono and
Linet Masai who clocked 14:49.26 and 14:53.93 respectively for the podium
sweep.
In the men’s 5000m, Great Britain’s Mo Farah emerged victorious
in a time of 13:06.04. He was followed by Australia’s Collis Birmingham who posted
a personal best of 13:09.57 ahead of Uganda’s Kipsiro Moses (13:09.98) while
Kenya’s Kiptoo Mark Kosgei managed fourth place in 13:13.77.
2012 IAAF World
Junior Championships – Kenya
Day four – Barcelona, Spain
Alphas Kishoiyan qualified for the men’s 400m final after
registering time of 46.49.
In the women’s 5000m, Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon won her
heat in 4:10.17 to qualify for Sunday’s finals. Nancy Chepkwemoi also qualified
after finishing in 4:13’43.
In the men’s 3000m steeplechase, Gilbert Kirui and Conselus
Kipruto qualified with ease to emphasize Kenya’s dominance in men’s
steeplechase.
In football: AFC
Leopards move to the top of the Kenya Premier league (KPL) standings after
beating City Stars 1 -0 at the Nyayo Stadium on Friday evening.
Mike Barasa scored the only goal of the match from the spot
after 23 minutes of play.
In rugby: Kenya’s
15s team will play its do-or-die match against host Tunisia on Saturday in the
Confederation African Rugby in Tunis.
The team had a setback in its opening match as it lost to rivals
Uganda however; the team is still in contention to qualify for the Rugby
World Cup to be held in England in 2015.
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