Kenyans will keenly be following the world Athletics Gala Awards this Saturday, waiting to know if Kenyans will shine in a virtual meeting from Monaco. World half marathon record holder Peres Jepchirchir and athletes federation Athletics Kenya will be following the event as it unfolds in French City. AK will be competing against five other […]
With Olympic Games postponed, world 800m bronze medalist will be chasing old medal before switching to another race. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-12-02-rotich-hunting-for-an-olympic-medal-before-switching-races/
Two time world marathon champion Abel Kirui will be facing off for the first time at the Valencia Marathon set for 6th December 2020 in Spain. Kirui, who was to compete at the Amsterdam marathon that was cancelled due to the pandemic has set his goals high to secure a good position when that date comes […]
Two time Toronto marathon champion Philemon Rono will be facing off for the first time at the Valencia Marathon set for 6th December 2020 in Spain. Rono, who started his running career as a pacesetter has been sharpening his skills ahead of the race that has attracted top athletes from across the world with Kenya commanding […]
Reigning marathon champion Ruth Chepng’etich won silver at the New Delhi Half marathon ran today in India As Africa cross country champion Leonard Barsoton was the first Kenyan, finishing in 5th position. Chepngetich finished second behind Ethiopia’s Yalemzerf Yehualaw who ran the second-fastest women’s half marathon in history in 64:46 as Chepngetich clocked 65:06 before […]
Daniel Mateiko and Evelyne Chirchir were the winners of the second edition of Eldama Ravine Half marathon ran today in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County. As Mateiko and Chirchir shown in 21km, Norah Jeruto and Kenneth Renju dominated the 10km women and men respectively. Eldama Ravine 21km men Daniel Mateiko- 63:01 Ronald Kirui- 63:04 Emmanuel Bor- […]
World cross champion Helen Obiri and Family Bank half marathon champion Daniel Simiu were crowned the champions of the first leg of Athletics Kenya cross country championships held today at People’s Park, Machakos County. Obiri, the world 5,000m champion edged out reigning world 3,000m steeplechase record holder Beatrice Chepkoech for the 10km senior women’s title. […]
Athletics governing body, the World Athletics has released the dates for the second edition of Kip Keino Classic, the Continental Tour series. Following a successful hosting of the event at Nyayo stadium on October 3rd, the 2021 event will be held on September 18, 2021. In last month’s show, about 30 countries were represented at […]
World Athletics has finally delivered the much awaited plaque recognizing Iten as a World Athletics Heritage Landmark. The plaque was sent to Athletics Kenya (AK) who in turn handed it over to Elgeyo Marakwet governor Alex Tolgos in his office in Iten following the announcement by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe that Iten town in […]
Diamond League Organizers have released the 2021 calendar with Rabat City in Morocco hosting the first meeting out of the 14. The provisional calendar released on today indicate that the meeting will start in Robata on May 23rd 2021 before ending in Zurich. When rabat will open the show, Doha, which has always been the […]