Agitated former Olympic marathon bronze medallist Wilson Kipsang has blamed Athletics Kenya (A.K) for his woes after he was banned on Friday for four years after violating anti-doping rules of whereabouts. Also read http://dailysport.co.ke/2020/07/03/world-athletics-hands-kipsang-four-years/ The former world marathon record holder (2:03.23) claimed that some officials of Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) colluded with officials of A.K […]
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World Athletics hands Kipsang four years ban
Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang has been handed four years ban from all competitions for wherabots Failure. Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) on its official Twitter account @aiu_athletics announced that @WorldAthletics Disciplinary Tribunal has banned long-distance runner Wilson Kipsang of Kenya for 4-years with effect from 10 January 2020 for Whereabouts Failures and Tampering […]
Barnaba Kitilit, the man behind junior talents
Disclaimer: The below story is an extract from The Star Newspaper Barnaba Kipkemoi Kitilit has lived 90% of his life in sports and teaching and securing scholarships for young athletes. Surprisingly Kitilit is the engine behind Cherono brothers who have run in all generations from 1988 to 2004) and succeeded in their careers starting from […]
Athletics Kenya feeds North Eastern athletes
Athletics Kenya today cushioned young athletes from North Eastern Region with the food stimulus package. The exercise cushioned 20 athletes who were the the probables for the postponed World Under 20 championships. More to follow
ADAK prosecute Jepkosgei
Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) has prosecuted Kenyan long distance runner Florence Jepkosgei Chepsoi for presenting false witness. In a press statement on Thursday, ADAK said they found a criminal offence of presenting false documents. According to the press statement, ADAK said that the athlete was arraigned on Monday before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in […]
Discharged Kamworor to recuperate from home
Reigning New York City marathon winner Geoffrey Kamworor has been discharged from the hospital to recuperate from home. The Three-time world half-marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor left St Lukes Hospital in Eldoret after he sustained injuries following an accident on Thursday where he was hit by a speeding motorcycle during his morning run along Kaptagat-Eldoret road.
We need more food, Coast AK leaders call
Athletics Kenya Coast region has urged the head office to supply enough food to athletes based in the region in the fight against coronavirus that has hit the sporting industry. With the federation distributing the Stimulus Package through the ministry of Sports, the leaders said the food will cushion many needy athletes from the region […]
Kamworor recuperating well after accident
Reigning world half marathon record holder Geoffrey Kamworor is recuperating well following Thursday morning accident. The reigning New York City marathon winner was involved in an accident when the motorcycle his him from behind during morning training in Eldoret. The three time world cross country champion is now being treated at St. Lukes Hospital in […]
Paris, Oregon Diamond Leagues cancelled
Paris and Oregon Diamond Leagues have scrapped ahead of the new start of the track and field calendar. Today, Diamond League announced that the two events had been scrapped with Paris was to be held on September 6 while The Prefontaine Classic in Eugene was scheduled for October 4. “The state of Oregon currently has […]
World under 20 new dates to be set next month- Tuwei
Athletics Kenya president Jack Tuwei has assured athletics lovers that the Postponed world under 20 championships will get new dates y July. Speaking in Nairobi while donating food to cushion junior runners, Tuwei who doubles as the world under 20 chairman they are ready to set a new date, after they were postpoined due to […]