Kenyans Rule Podium At Italian World Cross Country Tour

Nairobi — World Cross Country junior bronze medalist Matthew Kipruto led a Kenyan podium sweep in the men’s race at the Cinque Mulini Cross Country on Sunday in San Vittore, Italy.

Kipruto clocked 27:26 to clinch first place, ahead of World Under 20 5000m champion Andrew Alamisi, who timed 27:29 in second place.

In third place was Matthew Kipchumba who clocked 27:45.

The win was Kipruto’s first since May 2022 when he ran 3:49.66 to win the men’s 1500m at the Ishikawa Championships in Ishikawa,…