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Kibor and Chemweno lead Kenyans in dominating Porto Half marathon

Cynthia Chemweno and Brian Kibor led Kenyans in dominating the Porto half marathon held today in the Portuguese Capital. In men, Kibor led a 1-2-3 podium sweep for Kenyans when he clocked 60:12 ahead of compatriots Simon Maiywa (61:25) and Johanna Erot (62:29). In women, Chemweno won in 70:39 followed by Ugandan Annet Chemengich Chelangat […]

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Kipruto leads Mutiso and Korir to sweep New York City marathon podium

Olympic Games marathon bronze medalist Benson Kipruto, London marathon champion Alexander Munyao Mutiso and Albert Korir swept the podium for Kenya at the New York City marathon held this evening in the USA. Kirputo, who won the 2021 Boston marathon, 2022 Chicago marathon and 2025 Tokyo marathon titles held on Mutiso to claim the title […]

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Obiri shutters record, leads Lokedi and Chepkirui at New York City marathon podium sweep

It was an all Kenyan affair in the women marathon when Helleh Oriri led Sharon Lokedi and Sheila Chepkirui to sweep the New York City marathon race held today evening in the USA. Obiri reclaimed the title she won in 2023 followed by Lokedi, the 2022 and thendefending champion Chepkirui in a 1-2-3 podium sweep […]

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From Rudisha to Koech, St. Francis Boys Kimuron, The Cradle of Champions

From the legendary David Lekuta Rudisha, the world 800m record holder and double Olympic champion to Phanuel Koech, the 1,500m Diamond League winner, St. Francis Boys Kimuron continues to nurture world-beating talent, not only in athletics but also in football and handball. Located about 15km from Iten town, the headquarters of Elgeyo Marakwet County, the school takes […]

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Motivated by President William Rutto, Lucas Wandia eyes three-peat Deaflympics in Tokyo

Fresh from being recognized as a hero during mashujaa Day celebrations on Kitui last week, double champion Lucas Wandia has been motivated ahead of Deaflympic Games set for Tokyo, Japan next month. Wandia, has motivated him to work even harder as he prepares to represent the country in the Tokyo Games set for November 15 […]

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Deaflympics: Inspired by Julius Yego, Kelvin Kipkogei targets Tokyo glory

Inspired by celebrated Kenyan javelin thrower Julius Yego, deaf athlete Kelvin Kipkogei has set his sights on clinching a gold medal at the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for November 15 to 26. Although the 27-year-old will also compete in men’s long jump, his main focus remains on the javelin where he hopes to emulate […]

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Athletics Kenya Constitution review: stakeholders call for two tier management system

Just like the Constitution of Kenya 2010, athletes’ stakeholders have called on the federation to consider two tier management systems in the ongoing Athletics Kenya (AK) Constitutional review. During a meeting held today in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, the veteran athletes led by double Boston marathon champion Moses Tanui, Wilson Kipketer, Hosea Kogo among others […]

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Chepkwony and Chepkorir claim Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon

Bernard Chepkwony and Hellen Chepkorir were the winners of today’s Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. Chepkwony stormed to victory in 2:11:01 ahead of ‎Alex Saekwo (2:11:26) and Ezekiel Omullo Kemboi in third place in 2:11:40. In women, Chepkorir won the title after clocking 2:27:17 with ‎Naomy Chepkorir coming second in […]