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Bett, Kimeli finish second at Gateshead, the Diamond League opener

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 […]

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Lilian Chemweno win silver as Zyl, Negasa win 50km Ultra marathon

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 […]

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Homeboyz humiliate Stima as Rangers, Leopards draw

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 […]

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Double victory for Kiplagat, Kipngetich and Wanyonyi at WU20 pre-trials

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 […]

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Boit set for NN Virtual Relay Marathon

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/

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Collect your bib for Eldoret City marathon on time- Tanui

Eldoret City marathon race director Moses Tanui has urged all registered athletes for this year’s race to collect their running numbers on time to avoid last minute rush. Speaking in Eldoret, Tanui, the two time Boston marathon champion said the race has attracted international athletes and gaining international standards, they will have to follow the […]

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Over 200 athletes in search of world U20 trial slots in Kapsbet

About 200 budding athletes are expected to compete for Central Rift World under 20 pre-trials this Saturday at the Eliud Kipchoge Annex Track in Kapsabet, Nandi County. Region’s secretary Kennedy Tanui said that the preparations are done in readiness for the junior athletes that will represent the region at the national trials to select Kenya […]

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Koros, Chebet clinch double as KDF Athletics championships end

Collins Koros and Winnie Chebet claimed double titles at the concluded  Kenya Defence Forces Athletics Championships at Nyayo National stadium. Competing for Kahawa, Koros, who won the 10,000m on Monday, added another title in 5,000m ahead of national trials for Olympic Games to be staged at Kasarani. Chebet also won a double in 1,500m and […]