Chebii won the men’s 10km race in 29:55.8, finishing 37.9 seconds ahead of Kenneth Lagat, who clocked 30:33.7.

Fredrick Chebii and Emmaculate Jepkosgei claimed the senior titles at the opening meeting of the 2026/27 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series in Machakos on Saturday, with both athletes finishing more than half a minute ahead of their closest challengers.

“I took a short break to go back to school, but I am now back and targeting a great season. I believe cross country will help me build my endurance before I shift focus to road races and track,” he told Athletics Kenya.