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Barega overpower Simiu and Krop as Rojas sets new world record

Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Jacb Krop were overwhelmed at the World Indoor championships in Belgrade, Serbia at Stark Arena. The two Kenyans failed to win a medal after finishing 4th and 5th respectively in a race where Ethiopians Selemon Barega (7:41.38) won the title and compatriot Lamecha Girma 7:41.63) was second in men’s 3,000m as […]

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Kipruto and Cheptai to contest for New York City half marathon titles

World 10km record holder Rhonex Kipruto and former world cross country champion Irene Cheptai will be lining up for New York Half marathon tomorrow in the USA. Training under Colm O’Connel, Kipruto will be battling for the title alongside compatriot Edward Cheserek, Stephen Sambu, Ethiopian Tariku Bekele, Birhanu Dare, American Galen Rupp among others. Cheptai, […]

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Wanyonyi, kemboi dominate in walks as Kadogo and Ochieng rule in sprints

World under 20 10,000m walk gold medalist Heristone Wanyonyi and Sylvia Kemboi were the winners of 10,000m race walk championships during the 4th leg of Athletics Kenya track and field champuionships held at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County. Fresh from competing at the World Race Walk team challenge in Muscat, Oman, finishing 4th […]

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Eldoret City marathon organizers warn athletes against doping

Eldoret City marathon organizers have warned athletes that doping test will be done to avoid cheating in sports. Speaking during the cheque hand-over today in Eldoret, race director Moses Tanui said that all athletes will be tested to keep dopers off the race that has gained international standards. With the race set for 12th April, […]

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Jemutai, Chepkoech seal victories at AK Meet in Mumias

World under 20 3,000m steeplechase champion Jackline Chepkoech and world under 20 3,000m silver medalist Zena Jemutai won their titles at the 4th leg of Athletics Kenya track and field weekend meet at the Mumias Sports Complex. Chepkeoch, competing alongside her compatriot Edna Chepkemoi won the 3,000m title in the final event today in the […]