Athletics votes Kipsiro the year’s best
Nov 29, 2009
MOSES Kipsiro vowed to retain the Athlete of the Year award next year, after he lifted it for the third year running on Saturday evening. He was crowned at Grand Imperial Hotel at a gala sponsored by telecommunications company MTN.
Athlete of the Year:
Moses Kipsiro
1st Runner-up:
Geoffrey Kusuro
2nd Runner-up:
Adero Nyakisi
Upcoming athlete:
Agnes Aneno (Female)
Haddi Nsamba (Male)
By Norman Katende
MOSES Kipsiro vowed to retain the Athlete of the Year award next year, after he lifted it for the third year running on Saturday evening. He was crowned at Grand Imperial Hotel at a gala sponsored by telecommunications company MTN.
The Standard Club athlete, who had to battle several injuries during the season, had a one-man run to the top accolade, which comes with a sh1m cash prize.
Kipsiro’s silver medal at the World Cross-Country Championships in Amman, Jordan, the fourth place finish at the World Championships in Berlin and the national record of 9:30.45 he set over the 3000m were too big an achievement for his rivals. He is also the national cross country champion.
“Winning it this year is a surprise. I did not compete much. I promise to give my best to win the accolade next year,†Kipsiro said after National Council of Sports general secretary Jasper Aligawesa handed him the crown.
Aligawesa hailed the athletics federation for its unity saying that this has helped them achieve results. He also cautioned them against taking their matters to court as it destroys the sports spirit.
First runner-up Geoffrey Kusuro was noted for his gold at the World Mountain Running Championships in Italy.
Haadi Nsamba and Agnes Aneno were crowned upcoming male and female athletes respectively.
Moses Kipsiro
1st Runner-up:
Geoffrey Kusuro
2nd Runner-up:
Adero Nyakisi
Upcoming athlete:
Agnes Aneno (Female)
Haddi Nsamba (Male)
By Norman Katende
MOSES Kipsiro vowed to retain the Athlete of the Year award next year, after he lifted it for the third year running on Saturday evening. He was crowned at Grand Imperial Hotel at a gala sponsored by telecommunications company MTN.
The Standard Club athlete, who had to battle several injuries during the season, had a one-man run to the top accolade, which comes with a sh1m cash prize.
Kipsiro’s silver medal at the World Cross-Country Championships in Amman, Jordan, the fourth place finish at the World Championships in Berlin and the national record of 9:30.45 he set over the 3000m were too big an achievement for his rivals. He is also the national cross country champion.
“Winning it this year is a surprise. I did not compete much. I promise to give my best to win the accolade next year,†Kipsiro said after National Council of Sports general secretary Jasper Aligawesa handed him the crown.
Aligawesa hailed the athletics federation for its unity saying that this has helped them achieve results. He also cautioned them against taking their matters to court as it destroys the sports spirit.
First runner-up Geoffrey Kusuro was noted for his gold at the World Mountain Running Championships in Italy.
Haadi Nsamba and Agnes Aneno were crowned upcoming male and female athletes respectively.