Reigning Deaflympics 800m men’s champion Elikana Kiprop Rono has vowed to successfully defend the title in the 25th edition of the quadrennial multi-sport event that start on Saturday next week in Tokyo, Japan. The 25-year-old athlete, who idolises World and Olympics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi says retaining the crown will affirm his dominance in the […]
Naomi Jebet won the Madrid marathon held today in Madrid, Spain. The Kenyan won the title in 2:26.20 leading Ethiopia’s Bontu Bekele who finished the race in 2:27:04 with compatriot Kebne Chala Ethiopian coming third in 2:27:30 Ayantu Abdi was fourth at 2:29:05, and Kenya’s Betty Chepkorir, rounding out the top five in 2:29:12, also […]
New York City marathon champion Joyciline Jepkosgei and Philemon Kiplimo will be chasing the 40th edition of Berlin Half Marathon set for tomorrow in the Germany capital. The world half marathon record holder will be up against former Barcelona marathon champion Valary Aiyabei, Ethiopia’s Helen Tola, compatriot Bekelech Gudeta, hosts twins Rabea and Deborah Schöneborn. Kiplimo will […]
Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has been appointed the ambassador for the Laureus Sport for Good- a global charity that supports children and young people by using the power of sport to end violence, discrimination, and disadvantage. In an interview with Laureus Academy Michael Johnson on Laureus.com, the world marathon record holder accepted the offer. […]
Sports cabinet secretary Amina Mohammed today flagged off relief food that will benefit over 60 vulnerable athletes in Eldoret and its environs. In this coronavirus pandemic, Amina said the food will benefit athletes in the region that were donated by the Ministry of Sports in conjunction with its partners that includes world marathon record holder […]