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Meshack Kiptoo Koech, 12, competes in the 2026 Kaptagat Cycling Challenge, where he won his category on Saturday. [Courtesy]
Meshack Kiptoo Koech, a 12-year-old Grade Six pupil, beat older riders to win his category at the 2026 Kaptagat Cycling Challenge on Saturday after completing the 80-kilometre course.
The victory made Koech one of the youngest riders to win at the event, held as part of celebrations marking the 10th anniversary of the Kaptagat Integrated Conservation Programme.
The annual race has expanded beyond elite competition to include young riders while promoting environmental conservation.
