Kenya bags silver and bronze at World Mountain Championships

By the 3.6km mark, as the field crested a grassy ridge after climbing through pine forest, Bonnet had already broken clear — leading by 37 seconds ahead of Atuya, with Kipng’eno another nine seconds adrift in third.

The  Swiss ace continued to extend his gap and charged to victory in 37:50, more than a minute clear of the field.

Atuya impressed on his World Championship debut, chasing strongly to claim silver in 39:04, while Kipng’eno fought to secure bronze in 39:20. Allen (USA) finished fourth in 39:28, with Britain’s Jacob Adkin (39:34) and Uganda’s Eliud Cherop (40:09) rounding out the top six.

In the women’s uphill race, Germany’s Nina Engelhard delivered a runaway win in 45:33. Kenya’s Philaries Kisang Jeruto finished 14th, clocking 48:35.

Men’s 6km Uphill Final Results:

1. Rémi Bonnet (Switzerland) – 37:50
2. Richard Omaya Atuya (Kenya) – 39:04
3. Patrick Kipng’eno (Kenya) – 39:20
4. Christian Allen (USA) – 39:28
5. Jacob Adkin (UK) – 39:34
6. Eliud Cherop (Uganda) – 40:09