Kenya emerged as the overall top-performing nation at the 2026 World Cross Country Championships held in Tallahassee, Florida, after finishing first among 15 participating countries with a dominant medal haul. The medal haul included two individual golds, one team gold, one individual silver, three team silver medals, and two individual bronze medals, making Kenya the most successful nation at the championships with 3 gold, 4 silver, and 2 bronze medals. Agnes Ngetich wins gold in the Senior Women’s 10km race at Tallahassee, FL, USA on January 10, 2026. The Under-20 category success was further boosted by the women’s team, whose strong performance helped Kenya secure team gold and silver medals, showcasing the strength of the country’s junior athletics pipeline. The senior women’s team also finished second overall in the team standings with 39 points, adding another silver medal to Kenya’s tally.

Source: Daily Nation January 11, 2026 08:33 UTC