Kenya’s Gold Haul Grows in Nigeria Through Aluvi, Lemiso, and Chepkurui
In the girls’ U18 3000m race, Kericho’s Cynthia Chepkurui, training at Lemotit camp, continued her excellent form by executing a strong finishing kick to claim gold with a time of 9:26.35.
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By Juliet Jerotich
Kenya’s medal streak at the ongoing Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) U18/U20 Championships in Abeokuta, Nigeria, remained unbroken on Day 2, with Co-captain Clinton Aluvi Wamatinya leading the charge by clinching gold in the U20 men’s 100m final.
Aluvi showcased exceptional speed and determination as he clocked a personal best of 10.42 seconds, edging out South Africa’s Letebele Karabo and Nigeria’s John Caleb, who took silver and bronze respectively.
In the girls’ U18 3000m race, Kericho’s Cynthia Chepkurui, training at Lemotit camp, continued her excellent form by executing a strong finishing kick to claim gold with a time of 9:26.35.
Kenya further dominated the boys’ U18 2000m steeplechase event, where Emmanuel Lemiso and Brian Kiptoo finished first and second respectively, ensuring both gold and silver medals for the country.
The medal count continued to rise as Kenya secured silver medals in both the men’s and women’s U20 1500m finals. Owan Logorodi came second behind Morocco’s Jahoud JHNCHINA in the men’s race, with Uganda’s Jacob Sande finishing third. In the women’s category, Sheila Chepngetich took silver behind Uganda’s Nancy Cheppwurui, while Brenda Chepkwemoi added a bronze to Kenya’s tally.
Chepngetich also claimed her second silver of the night in the women’s U20 3000m final, finishing in 8:43.98—just behind Uganda’s Bentalin Yeko, who won gold in 8:45.99. Morocco’s Asmaa Bassou completed the podium with bronze.
The championships continue today as Team Kenya aims to better its 2023 performance in Ndola, Zambia.
In related news, the CAA has named Algeria as the host nation for the 2027 U18/U20 Championships. Notably, Algeria was initially slated to host this year’s edition but pulled out at the last minute, prompting the event’s relocation to Nigeria.
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