World under 20 800m bronze medalist Noah Kibet was the first Kenyan to win a medal at the ongoing World Athletics Indoor championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The junior runner won silver in the 800m at the Stark Arena in Belgrade as he focuses to defend his world under 20 title at the Cali, Colombia later […]
ATHLETICS
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, […]
Omanyala storm to semis at World Indoor in Belgrade
Africa 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala Omurwa has qualified to compete at the semifinals at the ongoing World Athletics Indoor championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The national record holder Omanyala won heat 2 in 60m race in 6.62 at the Stark Arena followed by Mario Burke and Nigel Ellis. The first three in each of the […]
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 […]
Krop, Simiu qualify as Jebitok and Kipruto fault
Jacob Krop was the second Kenyan to qualify into the finals of the ongoing World Indoor championships in Belgrade, Serbia today. Krop, competing in 3,000m joined world under 20 800m bronze medalist Noah Kibet who was the first Kenyan to qualify in the 800m. But it was disappointing when two-time World indoor 800m champion Collins […]
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, […]
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 […]
Kibet storm into the final as Jebitok forfeit 1,500m
World under 20 800m bronze medalist qualified to compete at the finals of the ongoing World Indoor championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The Kenyan junior runner won the first heat in 1:48.31 to progress into the finals that will be held tomorrow at the same venue. He said that he was well prepared for this championships […]
Kageha top in discus as Ndoro and Kadogo shine in sprints
Linda Kageha was crowned discus the champions at the ongoing Athletics Kenya track and field championhips at the Mumias Complex in Kakamega county. As national 100m champion Millicent Ndoro won in her heat to qualify into the second round of the championships. Ndoro won the sprint in 12:0 ahead of mercy Chebet (12:03 and esther […]
Kimaiyo beat Yosei to win 10,000m at AK meet in Mumias
David Kimaiyo defeated Africa cross country bronze medalist Charles Yosei Mneira to win the 10,000m title at the 4th leg of Athletics Kenya Track and Field events at the Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County. Coming from Elgeyo Marakwet county, Kimaiyo won the title after emerging top finisher in the two heats ran on a […]