The annual standard Chartterd marathon has been canceled due to the the coronavirus pandemic. The race, which was set for October 20th will not happen virtually as anticipated. More to follow
ATHLETICS
Zakayo preparing for Olympic 5,000m title win
Reigning world under 20 5,000m champion and Commonwealth Games 5,000m bronze medallist Edward Zakayo will be missing the postponed World Under 20 championships set for Nairobi next year due to his age. With that, the All Africa Games 5,000m champion will be changing the tactic as he is focused to the Olympic Games 5,000m title. […]
Kosgei, Sifan to attack Tune world record
World marathon record holder Brigid Koskei will be facing off with two time world champion Sifan Hassan to attempt break the world 18km record at the Brussels AG Memorial Van Damme Diamond League on 4th September. The duo will be chasing to break the 18,517km distance within one hour set 12 years ago in 2008 by […]
Chelangat on mission
Sheila Chalengat is hoping to run triple races in this corona preiod. Full Report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-08-27-chelangats-to-do-list-almost-full-as-action-returns/
Junior Kapsait athletes cushioned
Athletics Kenya cushioned junior athletes from Kapsait Training Camp in Elgeyon Marakwet County today. The Youth sector spearheaded by athletics Kenya (AK) Youth Development chairman Barnaba Korir said the food distribution will be continued to secure a place at the world under 20 championships. “The Ministry of Sports through the Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed who […]
Chumo ready to pace at high voltage London marathon
With high voltage London Marathon set for October 3rd, they have also employed high voltage and speedy pacesetters for the race. Reigning Barcelona half marathon champion Victor Chumo will be leading the elite pacesetting that has world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and second based marathon runner Kenenisa Bekele. Full Report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-08-26-rabbit-chumo-looking-forward-to-london-marathon-duties/
Moraa to transit to 800m at Kip Keino classic
Just like any athlete, world under 18 400m silver medalist Mary Moraa will be shifting from her 400m to 800m ahead of the Kip Keno Classic, the World Athletics Continental Tour in Nairobi’s Nyayo stadium. Up and running, the sprinter is hopeful to register good results Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-08-25-moraa-keen-take-her-800m-adventure-to-the-next-level/
Jemeli focused as she debuts at London
Reigning Frankfurt marathon champion valary Aiyabei Jemeli has set her focus at the London marathon on her debut. The former Berlin marathon bronze medalist will be lining up against world marathon record holdet Brigid Kosgei, former London marathon vivian Cheruiyot among others Full report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-08-24-aiyabei-ready-to-confront-big-names-in-london/
Cheruiyot wins double in Stockholm
World 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot registered his back to back wins in the Diamond League after winning the Stockholm Diamond League ran today.
Lobun, best Kenyan in Seiko Gold Grand Prix
Little known Hellen Ekarare Lobun was the only Kenyan runner in today’s World Athletics Tour in at the Seiko Golden Grandprix. Lobun finished 4th in 1,500m behind homebased athletes who dominated the championships. Tanaka Nozomi of Japan won the title in 4:05.27 ahead of country mates Urabe Ran (4:11.75) and Hagitani Kaede (4:13.14) before Lobun […]