Frankline Kibet led 1-2-3 Kenyan podium sweep in the men’s U20 race at the ongoing 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships at the Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.
The 18 year-old Kibet cut the tape in 23:18 and was followed in second by Emmanuel Kiprono in 23:20 with Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi sealing the podium eight seconds later.
Kenya has now won the men’s U20 title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in all the 3 recent editions!
✓ 2023 Bathurst 🇦🇺
✓ 2024 Belgrade 🇷🇸
✓ 2025 Tallahassee 🇺🇸
LEADING RESULTS
U20 6KM MEN
- Frankline Kibet (KEN) 23:18
- Emmanuel Kiprono (KEN) 23:20
- Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi (KEN) 23:28
- Andrew Kiptoo (KEN) 23:42
- Abraham Cherotich (UGA) 23:47
- Brian Kiptarus (KEN) 23:49