Frankline Kibet leads a Kenyan podium sweep in Tallahassee

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

1. Frankline Kibet               (KEN) 23:18
2. Emmanuel Kiprono         (KEN) 23:20
3. Andrew Kiptoo Alamisi  (KEN) 23:28
4. Andrew Kiptoo                (KEN) 23:42
5. Abraham Cherotich         (UGA)  23:47
6. Brian Kiptarus                  (KEN) 23:49