Olympic marathon winner Eliud Kipchoge failed to retain his London marathon title ran today in England. The world marathon record holder finished in position eight in a race won by Ethiopia’s Shura Kitata as Vincent Kipchumba managed second position. On his official twitter account, Kipchoge wrote: “I take this defeat positively as I focus to […]
ATHLETICS
Kosgei retain London marathon title
World Marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei defended her London marathon title ran today. The Chicago marathon winner failed to lead a 1-2 podium finish with American Sara Hall finishing second position as world marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich was in third position as former champion Vivian Cheruiyot failed to finish. She clocked 2:18.58 for the title […]
Kibiwott, Chepkoech, Kimeli take charge at Kip Keino Classic
Commonwealth Games 3,000m silver medalist Abraham Kibiwott and World 3,000m world record holder Beatrice Chepokech were the winners of water and barriers at the Kip Keino Classic, the Athletics Continental Tour at Nyayo National stadium. World under 20 3,000m champion Leonard Bett was the second behind Kibiwott. “I knew the racer was going to be […]
Tanui, Mbevi Kiprotich shine
Olympic 10,000m silver medalist Paul Tanui, javelin thrower Alexander Kiprottich and William Mbevi relived Nyayo Stadium following their victory. Experienced Tanui, who has competed in all championships across brushed off former First lady half marathon winner Wilfred Kimitei to win the 10,000m title. The three-time world 10,000m bronze medalist won in 28:06.90 ahead of Nathan […]
Kerubo, Gathimba, Wanjiru shine as Kip Keino Classic kicks off
Africa Games 400m hurdles champion Vanice Kerubo retained her national title as Kip Keino Classic, the World Athletics Continental Tour kicked off at Nyayo Stadium today. Kerubo, from Nyanza clocked 1:02.29 to claim the national title ahead of independent Caro waiganjo (1:04.82) with Kenya Defence Forces Elizabeth Kimuyu in 1:06.09 completing the podium. In walk, […]
Injury force Bekele out of London marathon
Calf injury has ruled out Berlin marathon champion Kenenisa Bekele on Sunday’s hyped London marathon. Bekele, who was to face off with world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge among other shocked the world on Friday when he announced his withdrawal. The Global Sports Communication management where Bekele is managed announced: that the eagerly anticipating a […]
Yego out as 152 elite athletes battle at Kip Keino Classic
Olympic Games javelin silver medalist Julius Yego will be the top Kenyan athlete that will not be competing at the Kip Keion Classic, the World Athletics Continental Tour set for this Saturday at Nyayo National Stadium. As the last the 7th and last show, there will be 152 elite athletes who will be competing for […]
I expect a classic Kip Keino Classic- Coe
With Nairobi, kenya hosting the first World Athletics Continental Tour, dubbed Kip Keino Classic, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe will be expecting a highly competitive and thrilling show on Kip Keino Classic on Saturday at the Nyayo National Stadium. Being the 7th and the last series in the athletics tour across the world, the race […]
Cherono, Jepkosgei to chase Valencia marathon titles
Reigning Boston Marathon champion Lawrence Cherono and New York City Marathon champion Joyciline Jepkosgei will be chasing Valencia marathon titles set for December in Spain. In a press release, the race organisers said they will only involve elite athletes for the race on 6th December. Chicago marathon winner, Cherono (2:04.06) will be facing off with […]
Yosei to chase world cross country slot
Running shows across the world, half marathon runner Charles Muneira Yosei will be chasing a slot into the Kenya team for the world cross country championships next year. Training in Iten, the 10,000m runner is optimistic of making it to the world for the world show, chasing his maiden surface runner. Full report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-09-29-muneira-target-to-compete-the-world-cross-in-australia/