Kip Keino Classic: Edwin Kipkemoi Seko Motivated by Cheering Fans at Nyayo Stadium in 10000m Victory

• Edwin Kipkemoi Seko is the new 10000-metre champion at the Kip Keino Classic
• The Kenyan clocked 28:30 seconds in a captivating event at the Nyayo Stadium
• Seko narrowly lost the same race last year to world silver medalist Daniel Ebenyo

Edwin Kipkemoi Seko won the men's 10,000-meter race at the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday, April 20.

The Kenyan crossed the finish line in 28:30.43 seconds after battling compatriot Amos Kipkurui Lagat (28:39.9) in the 25-lap spectacle.

Seko's victory this year comes after narrowly losing the race last year to world silver medalist Daniel Ebenyo in a similar manner.

Kelvin Kiplagat finished in third place in 28:32.40, as reported on the event's website.

"The race was strategic, but I endured the strong opposition. The cheering fans motivated me," Seko said after the race, as captured by Sports Brief.

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Other Kip Keino Classic results

In other results at the World Continental Tour event in Nairobi, American sprinter Kenneth Bednarek won the Men's 100-meter race. The Olympic 200m silver medalist beat a star-studded field, crossing the line in 9.91 seconds.

Emmanuel Matadi of Liberia came second in 9.99 seconds, with Great Britain's Jeremiah Azu third (10.00). Africa's fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, highly favoured before the race, finished fifth in 10.93 seconds.

As reported by The Standard, World champion Mary Moraa clocked 1 minute and 57.96 seconds to defend her women's 800m title. Nelly Chepchirchir (1:58.26) and Vivian Chebet (1:58.93) secured second and third place, respectively. Chepchirchir, Chebet, and fourth-placed Nelly Jepkosgei also qualified for the Paris Olympics.

Wiseman Were, Commonwealth Games 4x400m relay bronze medalist, set a meet record of 48.57 seconds to win the men’s 400m hurdles, effectively meeting the qualifying mark for the Olympics. Kipkorir Rotich finished in second place with a season-best of 50.39 seconds, while Edward Ngunjiri clocked 50.84 seconds, also achieving a season-best.

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Everything you need to know about the Kip Keino Classic

Sports Brief summarized everything you need to know about the Kip Keino Classic, designated as a 'gold-label' event this year.

Now in its fifth edition, the event pays tribute to the legendary Kenyan runner, Kipchoge Keino, a revered figure in athletics.

In the core events, winners earn $5,000 (Ksh650,000), and the top eight finishers receive big rewards.