Former world 1,500m champion Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon will be facing off with Ugandan Winnie Nayondo at the 2021 Doha, the second Diamond League series set for this Friday in in Qatar. The reigning Olympic Games 1,500m champion said she will be competing with time in the 800m where Nayondo will be the closest competitor. Others […]
National long jump record holder Gloria Mulei led a podium sweep for Kenya Deence Forces (KDF) in day one of Athetics Kenya Olympic Games qualiiers at the Nyayo National stadium today. Mulei jumped 5.89m to lead compatriots Petronila Muombe (5.88m) and Priscilla Tabunda (5.88m) to a podium finish in long jump. North Rift’s Michael Kibet […]
Africa junior 3,000m champion Emmanuel Kiplagat believes his dream to represent the country in the senior ranks is almost coming true as he targets a World Under 20 Championships and Olympic Games double. The Baringo-born runner started his journey towards the two events with comprehensive wins at the Central Rift WU20 pre-trials held at the […]
Former world under 20 3,000m steeplechase champion Leonard Bett and Africa cross country junior champion Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli finished second in their races at the Gateshead, the Diamond League opener today in England. Bett finished second behind USA’s Hillary Bor in 3,000m steeplechase as Bedrani Djilali from France completed the podium. Bor won in 8:30.20 […]
Kenya’s Lilian Chemweno won silver at the 50km Ultra marathon in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape South Africa today. Chemweno finished second in women race behind home girl Irvette van Zyl and Polish international Dominika Stelmach completed the podium. Zyl won the title in 3:04:23 ahead of Chemweno’s 3:05:00 and Stelmach was third timing 3:10:26. Ethiopian Ketema […]
Kakamega Homeboyz humiliated Western Stima as Posta Ranger drew against ten men AFC Leopards in the FKF Premier League match played today at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega and Ruaraka Grounds. Using home advantage, Homeboyz thrashed their neigbhours Stima 4-0 with Ranger putting a break on the fast rising Leopards. The Nocholas Muyoti coached side […]
Emmanuel Kiplagat, Sharon Kipngetich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi bagged double victories Athletics Kenya Central Rift World under 20 pre-trials held in Kapsabet, Nandi County. Representing Baringo County, Kiplagat won 5,000m and 3,000m to book for national trials slated for July 1st and 2nd ahead of World under 20 championships set for August 17th to 22nd at […]
Josephat Boit will be joining world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge, former world half marathon record holder Geoffrey Kamworor in today’s NN World Teal Relay championships. The two time National Police cross country silver medalist said the event will be great for him as he prepares for other major races. Full Report- https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2021-05-21-boit-joins-kipchoge-kamworor-in-virtual-relay-race-this-weekend/
Former Africa junior cross country champion Nicholas Kipkorir Kimeli, world under 20 10,000m champion Leonard Bett, Jacob Krop and Michael Kibet will be facing off on Sunday at the Gateshead, the opening round of Wanda Diamond League Athletics series. Kimeli, one of the fastest men in the world last year over 5000m and 10,000m, will […]
Kenyans Jennifer Jepkosgei, Janet Cheruto and Naum Jepkosgei will be hoping to extend their dominance in this Sunday’s 50Km Ultra Marathon Race in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The trio will be among the 70 elite runners who will battle for the R650,000 (Sh5 million) prize money in addition to the marathon world record attempt according […]