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Despite Faith Kipyegon's unexpected withdrawal from the Sirikwa Classic, Agnes Ngetich praised her as a legend and a mentor, expressing deep admiration for her influence in the sport.
At Saturday’s Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country Championships in Eldoret, all eyes were on Faith Kipyegon to deliver in the senior women’s 10km race but things changed unexpectedly.
Faith Kipyegon was going up against serial cross-country runners, including 10km world record holder Agnes Ngetich, but you can never underestimate the 1500m world record holder's power.
The triple Olympic 1500m champion won the race in 2023 and was hoping to reclaim her title, a goal that became far from reach when Agnes Ngetich opened a huge gap between herself and Faith Kipyegon.
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Faith Kipyegon, trying to chase the Valencia Half Marathon champion and close the gap got to a point when the heat and wind were too much and she pulled out of the race and went on to embrace her daughter.
Her withdrawal sank the hearts of thousands of her fans who had gone to see her compete but being her season opener, such things are expected. On the other hand, Agnes Ngetich kept going and was unaware of Faith Kipyegon’s withdrawal.
After the race, Agnes Ngetich explained that despite failing to finish the race, Faith Kipyegon remains one of the best runners and she will always look up to her.
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“I wasn’t aware that Faith had not finished the race but at the press conference on Friday, there was a lot of pressure but I thank God for enabling me to claim the win here,” Agnes Ngetich said.
“You know Faith is a queen and I respect her a lot. She is also my mentor and I knew there would be a lot of competition and anyone would win.”
Agnes Ngetich also expressed her elation after competing with Faith Kipyegon in the same race, noting that it was a dream come true.
Now, the 24-year-old shifts her focus to Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track League where aside from the lucrative prize money, she hopes to have a great build-up ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.
The track league debuts in April in Kingston, Jamaica at the National Stadium and then will proceed to Miami at the Ansin Sports Complex, Philadelphia at the Franklin Field and Los Angeles at the Drake Stadium.
Missing out on the Paris Olympic Games was extremely painful for Agnes Ngetich who had an injury and could not run but now she is healthy and ready to represent Kenya one more time.
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On her part, Faith Kipyegon now goes back to the drawing board to address what happened during the race as she prepares for her track season opener at the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen.
Women's 10km
Agnes Chebet Jebet (KEN) 32:42
Janeth Chepngetich (KEN) 33:52
Miriam Chebet (KEN) 34:09
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