"I ran my race, and I have so much respect for Faith Kipyegon—she is both a mentor and like a mother to me," said Ages Ngetich, winner of the Absa Sirikwa Classic Cross Country 10km. "It's unfortunate that she didn’t finish the race."

Ngetich claimed victory in 32:42, followed by Janetth Chepngetich in 33:52, while Iten-based Miriam Chebet secured third place in 34:09.