Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) - Kenyan men took the first three places in the annual Escalade race round the old town of Geneva. The 7.25 km race was won by Titus Mbishei in a time of 20’26, the 14th victory by a Kenyan in the last 16 races. The women’s race was also taken by a Kenyan, Caroline Chepkwony. More than 27,000 runners ran in the race, which is part of the celebrations of the Fête de l’Escalade to commemorate the victory of the citizens of Geneva over Charles Emmanuel I, Duke of Savoy in 1602.

The main festivities take place starting 11 December and feature Geneva’s citizens offering each other chocolate pots. Their shape recalls a famous pot of boiling soup poured over the heads of Savoy soldiers as they attempted to scale the city walls.

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