Amos Kipruto and Yvone Chepchirchir cruised to sweet victories in the Under-18 races at the second edition of the World Cross Tour  at the Lobo Village in Eldoret.

Kipruto ran 18:43 to defeat Andrew Akori and Kipruto Chebet who finished second and third in 18:44 and 18:52 respectively in the men's 6km race.

Chepchirchir cut the tape in 19:06 ahead of Faith Chepchumba who finished the women's Under-18 race in 19:11. Miriam Chemutai closed the podium in 19:06.

"The race was tough and I am thankful I won. I am now preparing for the African Junior championships," Kipruto said after the win.

Leading results Under-18 women

Yvone Chepchirch 19:06

1. Faith Chepchumba 19:11

2. Miriam Chemutai 19:38

3. Christine kioko 19:42

4. Dorcas Chepkemoi 19:54

5. Philiphia Chepkirui 20:07

Under 18 men

1. Amos Kiprotich 18:43

2. Andrew Akori 18:44

3. Kipruto Chebet 18:52

4. Ronald Kipkoech 18:58

5. James Karuri 19:10

6. Shadrack Kemboi 19:12