Previous Event 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships Mombasa, KENYA 24 MAR 2007

29 MAR 2007

Linet Chepkwemoi Masai – setting the example in Mombasa

Kenya struck back in their annual battle for cross country supremacy against old foes Ethiopia on home soil in Mombasa but arguably the biggest surprise was the gold medal winning performance of Linet Chepkwemoi Masai in the junior women’s race, the very first contest of the 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships (24 March).

Linet Chepkwemoi Masai of Kenya on the way to win the Women's JUNIOR race (Getty Images)

Lornah Kiplagat in Mombasa - gold medal winner, senior women's race (Getty Images)

24 MAR 2007

Kiplagat rampant in victory - Mombasa 2007

Lornah Kiplagat leading virtually from gun-to-tape, won the Netherlands’ first ever World Cross gold medal with a dominating display ahead of her "fellow" African rivals at today’s 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mombasa, Kenya.

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Timetable - 35th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

24 MAR

LOCAL TIME	SEX	EVENT	ROUND
15:30	W	Junior Race	Final	Startlist	Result	Team
16:05	M	Junior Race	Final	Startlist	Result	Team
16:40	W	Senior Race	Final	Startlist	Result	Team
17:20	M	Senior Race	Final	Startlist	Result	Team