In SummaryFrankline Kibet won gold in the men’s 5,000m (13:28.27), leading a 1-2 finish with team captain Nehemiah Kipngeno taking silver. Joyline Chepkemoi set a personal best of 15:09.08 to capture bronze in the women’s 5,000m. Kenyan runners advanced in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase and men’s 800m, positioning Kenya near the top of the early medal standings in Eugene. Uganda’s Charity Cherop stormed to gold in 15:03.88—upgrading her silver medal from the 2024 championships—while Ethiopia’s Shito Gumi took silver in 15:07.91. Athlete Country Event Medal Mark Frankline Kibet Kenya Men’s 5,000m Gold 13:28.27 Nehemiah Kipngeno Kenya Men’s 5,000m Silver 13:30.09 Joyline Chepkemoi Kenya Women’s 5,000m Bronze 15:09.08 (PB)READ MORE: 10-Man Gor Mahia Beat Al Hilal on Penalties to Reach CECAFA Kagame Cup FinalTrack Progress and QualificationsKenyan runners also made steady progress across preliminary heats:Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase: Mercy Chepngeno and Anatasha Cheptoo both booked spots in the final.