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 […]
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 […]