Kenyan athletes’ hopes went in smoke following the announcement that the World Indoor championships have been postponed for two years. Today, the World Athletics announced that the postponed championships will now be held in 2023 in Nanjing, China. “It is with regret that we have agreed with the organisers of the World Athletics Indoor Championships […]
Reigning world half marathon record holder Peres Jepchirchir has set her focus to compete at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. The two time world half marathon champion has urged Athletics Kenya to include her in the team following her dominance in latest race that includes winning world half marathon with a world record […]
It was a reprieve for athletes who compete in 3,000m steeplechase and 5,000m after Wanda Diamond League organizers included the two events in their series. On Wednesday, World Athletics announced the return of the events with the series kicking in Rabat, Morocco. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-12-10-athletes-coaches-welcome-return-of-5000m-steeple-at-diamond-league/
Former world javelin champion Julius Yego has urged Athletics Kenya to invest in sprints as well as field events since there are talents languishing. The Commonwealth Games javelin champion said majority of the talent is going to waste and he doesn’t want young athletes to go through what he went through in his career. Full […]
Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) has imposed a one million fine for breaching coronavirus protocols during the Harambee Stars vs Comoros AFCON encounter at Kasarani stadium. Caf made the decision when top dignitaries breached security protocols when Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga forcefully entered the pitch to talk to […]
World marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei and world marathon champion Ruth Chepng’etich have been accorded a five day tour of tourism by Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). Today, KTB CEO Betty Radier said the they have a long term collaboration with athletes to position Kenya on top of mind among visitors and investors into the country. […]
Two time world half marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir and Evans Chebet were crowned the champions of today’s 40th edition of Valencia marathon ran in the Spanish city. The world half marathon record holder Jepchirchir led a 1-2 podium for Kenyan runners winning in 2:17: 16 to smash the Valencia Marathon course record ahead of Joyciline […]
World half marathon silver medalist Kibiwott Kandie set up a sweet revenge over world half marathon champion Jacob Kiplimo to win today’s Valencia Half marathon with a world record. As Kenyan Sheila Chepkirui won silver behind Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba who won the title Kibiwott, who has now beaten Kiplimo two times won the 21km race […]
Reigning world under 20 10,000m champion Rhonex Kipruto, hos young brother Bravin Kogei and Solomon Boit will be chasing Valencia half marathon titles set for this Sunday in the Spanish City. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-12-04-kipruto-brothers-to-battle-it-out-at-valencia-half-marathon/
World athletics governing body has added five disciplines that were omitted from the Diamond League meetings this year. According to the statement, the 200 metres and triple jump, 3000m steeplechase, the 5000m and the discus for the circuit of the world’s most prestigious meetings. “The efforts made toward reinstating the previously removed disciplines are perceived […]