Reigning Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon and 2006 world junior 800m silver medalist Winny Chebet battled qualified to run in Sunday’s semi final race in 1,500m on the opening day of IAAF World Championships in London.
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Teamwork will win Kenya marathon medals-Flomena Cheyech
Flomena Cheyech Daniel, the 2014 Commonwealth Marathon champion is optimistic that teamwork will be necessary for team Kenya to shine at the August IAAF world championships in London.
Refugees set to shine in London world championships
Five refugee athletes are set to improve on their performance during the 2017 IAAF World Championships in London, England unlike their dismal performance at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Medal prospect high in 2,000m girls’ final
Medal prospects for Kenyan team will be expected on Friday afternoon in 2000m steeplechase final.
Deaflympic athletes protest for failing to join camp
David Kipkogei, the 2013 Deaflympics 10,000m bronze medalist is among thirteen athletes and 16 disciplines whose dreams of competing for the country at the Deaflympic Games in Turkey came to an end after they failed to join the rest of athletes in the camp at Kasarani stadium.
Double qualification for Simon Kibai and Hannah Wanjiru
Simon Kibai will be defending his three titles at the forthcoming Deaflympic games set for Samsun City of Turkey scheduled for July 18th -30th.
Simon Kibai, Juster Kwamesa to headline Deaflympics qualifiers in Eldoret
Double Deaflympic champion Simon Kibai and his compatriot Deaflympics double silver medalist Daniel Kiptum will be taking on each other during the Deaflympics national Deaf Track and Field championships on Tuesday.
Athletes suspension should be investigated
Anti Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) will be dicking deep to know why top athletes were suspended from Rosa Associati Training camp in Kaptagat.
Former athlete Moses Tanui to Captain Eldoret Golf Club
Popularly called Mr. Boston in his golfing cycles, double Boston marathon champion Moses Tanui will his weekend wear another hut as Eldoret Golf Club captain after he was elected by the majority.
Olympian Kipruto to spice Central Rift Cross country
Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion Conseslas Kipruto will spice the Central Rift Region cross country championships set for this Saturday at Mosoriot Teachers College in Nandi County.