Engelhard wins Vertical Nasego, Kipngeno takes men's title — image accompanying Athletics Weekly's report. Image accompanying Athletics Weekly’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Nina Engelhard, the reigning World Champion, returned from injury to win the Vertical Nasego race in 39.29. Kirsty Skye Dickson finished second, followed by Andrea Mayr in third. Ruth Mwihaki Gitonga and Miriam Chepkirui secured fourth and fifth places.
Patrick Kipngeno won the men's race in 33.31, his fastest time at this event. Richard Omaya Atuya finished second, with Andrea Elia and Henri Aymonod taking third and fourth. Elijah Karuiki and Edward Hobbs rounded out the top seven. Read more everyday miles coverage.
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Nina Engelhard returns from injury to win, Kipngeno claims men's title at Vertical Nasego. Nina Engelhard, the reigning World Champion, returned from injury to win the Vertical Nasego race in 39.29. Kirsty Skye Dickson finished second, followed by Andrea Mayr in third. Ruth Mwihaki Gitonga and Miriam Chepkirui secured fourth and fifth places.
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Runner World published this brief on September 5, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 5, 2026.
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