Two-time World javelin Champion and reigning Olympic Games bronze medalist Anderson Peters has arrived in the country ahead of the 6th edition of Kip Keino Classic, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold set for Saturday May 31st at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi.
The Grenadian Peters headlines a stacked men’s javelin alongside former Olympic Games javelin silver medalist Julius Yego, and former Olympic champion Thomas Rohler of Germany.
Peters arrived today with confidence, saying he’s fired up to use the Kip Keino Classic to sharpen his edge ahead of the long season.
“My form is decent for this time of year. There’s still some sharpening up to do, but the season is long. I’ve got time to adjust and fine-tune everything to make sure I’m at my peak for the World Championships,” Peters said.
Peters launched his 2025 campaign in March at the Grenada Championships, claiming top honours with a modest 74.90m throw.
He then opened his Diamond League season in Doha on May 16 with an impressive 85.64m, placing third behind Germany’s Julian Weber and 2020 Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra of India.
Weber set the world lead throw with a massive 91.06m effort in Doha, while Chopra joined the elite 90-metre club with a lifetime best of 90.23m.
Despite the fierce competition, Peters believes the Kip Keino Classic offers the right conditions for a breakthrough.
“I’m looking forward to it. Last year’s meet had great conditions, especially the wind in the stadium. The crowd, the atmosphere, it was something I had never experienced before.”
“I’m eager to see how this new venue compares and how the fans turn up again,” he noted.
Peters also took the moment to champion the growth of field events across Africa, calling for greater investment to balance the continent’s traditional dominance in distance and sprint events.
“If Africa wants to dominate globally in track and field, investment in both ends is crucial. We need to show young athletes that they can be world-class in javelin, discus, shot put, or any field event. Growing both sides of the sport is a win for the continent.”