ATHLETICS
Barefoot Dreams to World Relays: The Meteoric Rise of Esther Mbagari
She sprinted out of obscurity and stormed onto the world stage—Esther Mbagari is not just chasing dreams. She’s catching them. It’s a crisp Tuesday morning in Nairobi. My watch reads 7:45 AM as I step onto the legendary Nairobi West Prison grounds—sacred turf where the footprints of champions like Elizabeth Muthoka, Florence Wasike, Wellington Nyakundi, […]
Kenyans Geoffrey Kamworor and Jackline Cherono win Rotterdam marathon titles
Three time world half marathon champion Geoffrey Kipsang kamworor and Jackline Cherono edged out opponents to win today’s Rotterdam marathon. The former New York City marathon champion, Kamworor won the title in 2:04:33 beating Ethiopians Chala Regasa to second at 2:05:06 and compatriot Chimdesa Debele to third at 2:05:26. It was the similar script in […]
Kenyans dominate Linz marathon as Kiprotich and Kimaina lead podium sweeps
It was an all Kenyans affair at today’s Linz marathon with Amos Kiplagat Kiprotich and Gladys Jerop Kimaina were crowned the winners. In what was seen as Kenyans dominance, Kiplagat led a 1-7 podium sweep for Kenyans when he clocked 2:07:58 for the title ahead of compatripts Kiprop Kimutai (2:08:03) and Abednego Ceruiyot (2:08:04). Hillary […]
Bernard Biwott and Bedatu Hirpa wins Paris Marathon
Bernard Biwott and Bedatu Hirpa were the winners of today’s Paris marathon Top ten elite’ results Men results 1 Bernard Biwott KEN 2:05:25 2 Ibrahim Hassan DJI 2:06:13 3 Sila Kiptoo KEN 2:06:21 4 Enock Kinyamal KEN 2:06:32 5 Dominic Ngeno KEN 2:06:37 6 Dinkalem Ayele ETH 2:07:54 7 Tsedat Ayana ETH 2:08:19 8 Edwin […]
Athletics Kenya name Omanyala, Moraa, Babu, Mbagari for World Relays championships in Guangzhou
Africa 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala and Olympic Games 800m champion Mary Moraa will lead Kenya team for this year’s World Athletics Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China. Despite missing the trials held yesterday at the Nyayo national stadium due to his involvement at the Botswana Golden Gran Prix on the same day, Omanyala will team […]
Simbe beat Omanyala, make Tokyo qualifying time
Former Commonwealth Games 100m champion Akan Simbine defeated the reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion Ferdinand Omurwa Omanyala the 100m title at yesterday’s Botswana Golden Grand Prix. With two being the latest rivals in the 100m, Simbine won the title in 9.90 with Omanyala coming second at 10.0 with South African Retshidisitswe Mlenga was third at […]
Chebet and Kipruto shine at KSSSA in Mombasa
Faith Chebet and Ibrahim Kipruto dominated track events at the ongoing Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) national Term One Games at the Shanzu Teachers College in Mombasa. Coming from Irigithathi secondary school, Kipruto won the 1,500m title in 3:45.4 ahead of Wilson Chepkwech (3:46.1) and Ezekiel Kipkorir ending the podium. Representing Tiloa school in […]
Couple Omanyala and Amutavi to highlight World Athletics Relays trials
Couple Ferdinand Omurwa Omanyala and wife Laventa Amutavi are expected to spice up the Athletics Kenya national trials to select a team that will compete at the World Athletics Relays set for May 10th to 11th in Guangzhou, China. Coming from Kenya Police, Omanyala will be competing in the 100m as well as Amutavi from […]
Emmanuel Wanyonyi shines at Grand Slam Track in Kingston
The reigning Olympic Games 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi stunned top athletes to win the 1500m at the Grand Slam Track in Kingston, Jamaica. Wanyonyi, who has been competing in the 800m defeated Olympic 1,500m bronze medallist Yared Nuguse and world 800m champion Marco Arop for the title. Others in the race were the Olympic 1500m […]