Spirits were high at Government Prison Kapsabet during the honoured reception of Brilliant Chepkorir who won the prison their first ever gold medal in a national marathon race.

Chepkorir represented Kapsabet GK Prison in the 10,000 meters' race, during the National Cross Country Championship held at Eldoret Sports Club last week.

The prison department organized a homecoming ceremony for her for having achieved a feat that was never done before.

She was elated and grateful to all who had assisted her through her journey. "I want to thank my family, my friends, my colleagues, all the head coaches, my personal coach and all the officers in charge at Kapsabet prison for their support each day," Brilliant appreciated.