Philemon Kiriago successfully defended his overall World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) World Cup title after winning the classic race at Défi des Couleurs in Quebec, Canada, on Sunday, 11 October.Kiriago clocked 1:11:24 in the approximately 16km up-and-down race, finishing 19 seconds ahead of American Mason Coppi, while Canadian Remi Leroux completed the podium in 1:13:21.##NAJAVA_MECA_10017190##The victory confirmed Kiriago's second consecutive overall World Cup title, with the Kenyan finishing the season on 396 points, well ahead of compatriots Richard Atuya, who collected 290 points, and Michael Saoli, who managed 223.Kiriago had finished fourth in Saturday's uphill race but bounced back in the classic event, taking control early and maintaining his advantage despite a late challenge from Coppi on the final descentKenya enjoyed a strong campaign across the different disciplines, with its athletes claiming both the men's and women's overall titles, alongside honours in the individual classifications.Massive boost for Tusker as trio is registered ahead of Singida Black Stars contestKiriago secured the men's overall crown, while Ruth Gitonga retained the women's title despite missing the Canadian meeting because of visa issues.Gitonga finished level on 384 points with compatriot Joyce Muthoni Njeru, but retained the title on countback after recording more victories during the season. Njeru finished second overall following her runner-up finish in Sunday's classic race.The Kenyan finished second behind Germany's Nina Engelhard, who completed a weekend double after winning both the uphill and classic races.Engelhard clocked 1:20:34 in the classic race, finishing more than three minutes ahead of Njeru, who crossed the line in 1:23:45. France's Nelie Clement finished third in 1:23:51.Harambee Stars forward in La Liga action as prospect bags Bundesliga assistNjeru's performance proved crucial in the overall standings, allowing her to draw level with Gitonga on points, although the latter retained the crown on countback.Richard Atuya claimed the men's uphill World Cup title with 142 points, finishing ahead of Kiriago, who accumulated 110 points, and Patrick Kipngeno, who placed third with 100.Njeru won the women's uphill classification with 134 points, ahead of Britain's Kirsty Skye Dickson on 126, while Gitonga finished third with 110.Michael Saoli topped the men's classic classification with 100 points. Ephantus Njeri and Atuya tied for second place on 92 points each.Oduor vows to unleash top guns as Starlets target another big win over SeychellesGitonga claimed the women's classic title with 150 points, ahead of Njeru on 92 and Italy's Arianna Dentis on 84.Kiriago's classic victory followed a fourth-place finish in Saturday's uphill race, which was won by American Meikal Beaudoin Rousseau in 28:55.Leroux finished second in 29:04, while Cameron Smith took third in 29:12.Kiriago crossed the line fourth before returning to winning form in Sunday's classic event.The Défi des Couleurs meeting brought the 2026 WMRA World Cup season to a close, with Kenyan athletes finishing prominently across the overall and discipline standings.Migori Youth, 3K FC avoid defeat as life in FKFPL gets underway