Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games

STORY: Kenya's Chepngetich wins women's 10,000 meters at 13th African Games SHOOTING TIME: March 21, 2024 DATELINE: March 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: Accra CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the women's 10,000m, 4x100m relay final 2. various of the medals awarded 3. SOUNDBITE (English): JANETH CHEPNGETICH, Kenyan athlete STORYLINE: Janeth Chepngetich of Kenya claimed the women's 10,000m title at the ongoing 13th African Games on Thursday evening. Chepngetich, standing in for her senior compatriots who missed the continental games due to their preparation for the Paris Olympic Games, won the race in 33 minutes and 37 seconds at the University of Ghana Stadium in Accra, Ghana. Chepngetich, 24, proved her indomitability when Wede Kefale of Ethiopia overtook her briefly with 150 meters left. The young Kenyan recovered strongly, overtaking the Ethiopian again and leaving her behind until the finish line. Wede Kefale took the silver with 33:38.37, and her compatriot Tekan Amare got the bronze in

Jannik Wede Trolle, Adam Widercrantz, Mike Trolle

Jannik Wede Trolle, Adam Widercrantz, Mike Trolle

R-L Jannik Wede Trolle (DEN), Adam Widercrantz (EST) and Mike Trolle (DEN) in action during the Men's World Floorball Championship, play off 4 match Denmark vs Estonia, played in Prague, Czech Republic, on December 5, 2018. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

Kristo Lehiste, Janik Wede Trolle

Kristo Lehiste, Janik Wede Trolle

L-R Kristo Lehiste (EST) and Janik Wede Trolle (DEN) in action during the Men's World Floorball Championship, play off 4 match Denmark vs Estonia, played in Prague, Czech Republic, on December 5, 2018. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)