Kenya announces squad for Punta Umbría 2011 and Capetown 2011
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However Kenya's four world cross country champions, who all failed to qualify on Saturday for this year's championships, misses out.
Joseph Ebuya, who won the men's title last year, failed to finish as did the women's title holder Emily Chebet while junior champions Caleb Mwangangi and Mercy Cherono finished down the field.
Kenya team
Senior Men (12km)
1. Geoffrey Mutai
2. Matthew Kisorio
3. Vincent Kiprop
Senior Women (8km)
1. Linet Masai
2. Vivian Cheruiyot
3. Prisca Jepteling
Junior Men (8km)
1. Isaiah Koech
2. Justin Cheruiyot
3. Philemon Yator
Junior Women (6km)
1. Janet Kisia
2. Jepkorir Kipkoech
3. Faith Chepngetich
Meanwhile, Paul Tanui leads Kenyan team for the African XC Championships to be held on March 6 in Cape Town, RSA. Others are Stephen Kiprotich, John Mwangangi and Philip Kiprono. Making up the women´s 8 km team are: Pauline Njeri, Doris Changeiywo, Viola Kibiwott and Grace Momanyi.
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