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Chebet eyes Budapest title after Stockholm Diamond League victory

Commonwealth Games 5,000m champion Beatrice Chebet will be eyeing the world Athletics title set for next month in Budapest Hungary. Speaking after winning the 5,000m title at the Stockholm Diamond League yesterday, the world cross country champion Chebet said he will be chasing the title to reclaim it after winning the race in 14:36.52. The world […]

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Titus Ekiru suspended by AIU for violating anti-doping rules

Kenyan marathoner Titus Ekiru has been provisionally suspended by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for the presence of a prohibited substances (Triamcinolone Acetonide and metabolite; Pethidine and metabolite). The AIU said on Monday that the 31-year-old marathoner faces two charges for doping and two more for tampering. The sixth-fastest marathoner of all time, Ekiru now faces a […]

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Ugandan Rotich and Chepkurui win Nairobi City half marathon title

Uganda’s Maxwell Rotich and Gladys Chepkurui were the winners in the half marathon race at the second edition of Nairobi City Marathon held today in Nairobi, Kenya. Rotich stunned home boys to win in 1:00:10 to win the race ahead of Kenya’s Vincent Kipkorir- 1:01:18 while Kennedy Kimutai finished third in 1:01:24. In the women’s […]