Frankline Kibet stormed to gold in a superb time of 23:18 at the World Cross Country Championships, Tallahassee 2026, in Florida, USA. [Courtesy]Kenya has once again stamped its authority on the global athletics stage after delivering a dominant performance at the World Cross Country Championships, Tallahassee 2026, in Florida, USA. Kenya topped the medal table with an impressive haul of nine medals, comprising two individual gold medals and one team gold, one individual silver, three team silver medals, and two individual bronze medals. The women’s team backed her effort with a strong collective performance to secure silver in the team standings with 39 points. The senior men’s team combined grit and consistency to finish second overall, earning silver with 34 points.

Source: Standard Digital January 11, 2026 12:52 UTC