Runners from different parts of the globe will battle it out for millions of shillings in prize money at the upcoming 2023 Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour.
Athletics Kenya (AK) has already confirmed that competitors from other countries including Ethiopia, Norway, and Sweden will grace the event slated for Saturday, February 4 at the Lobo Village in Eldoret.
According to Barnabas Korir, the director in charge of youth development at AK, organisers would not only award competitors who register podium-place finishes.
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“Something to smile about ahead of Sirikwa Classic Continental Tour gold meet. The top 15 winners will get cash rewards in the senior races (men and women 10km),” read part of the statement by Korir.
The former Kenyan international further divulged that the winners in the above categories would be awarded $6000 (approximately Ksh 747K).
Runners-up and third-place finishers are expected to receive Ksh 622K and Ksh 499K respectively.
In the Under 20 categories, those who will triumph are guaranteed to walk away with $1250 (approximately Ksh 155K).
Ksh 125K and 99K have been set aside for the runner-ups and athletes who will be placed third in the girls' and boys' categories.
Korir also disclosed that children who will take part in the kids’ event would be issued with school stationery and uniforms as rewards.
Last year, the event was held in honour of the late Agnes Tirop who was allegedly murdered by her husband. It was named the Memorial Agnes Tirop World Cross Country Tour.
Samuel Chebolei and Joyce Chepkemoi clocked 29:46 And 34:02 respectively to win the men’s and women’s senior categories in 2022.
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