Athletics Kenya Western region supplied face masks to athletes based in the region on Saturday in the fight against coronavirus pandemic that has hit the sporting world. According to region’s chairman Patrick Kipsang, the exercise benefitted 200 individuals, 160 athletes and 40 officials from the four counties. The donation, through the Athletics Kenya national office, […]
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Why Kakamega Forest marathon breeds top athletes
Kakamega Forest Marathon has continued to produce the best marathoners in the country, attracting top runners who like to use the race as part of their training ahead of major races across the world. With the biting coronavirus pandemic, race Chief Executive Officer (CEO) George Murila is optimistic that come November when the race is supposed to be […]
Meet Kibet running siblings who rival for top honours
Sibling rivalry has rocked this country for years but nothing beats the Kibet siblings that has ruled across the world. With five adughters taking on each other, they run for titles, winning and bringing glory back home. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-05-29-kibet-twins-ivy-elvin-eager-to-rock-the-world/
Kosgey set for Virtual Ottawa 10km race
Winny Kosgey will be running a virtual Ottawa 10km road race in the North Rift on Tuesday. The race that was postponed due to coronavirus, failed to travel to Canada just like others across the world. However, she will still run the Ottawa 10km race, and has the possibility of bagging prize money. Virtual running […]
AIU suspends Japhet Kipkorir for anti-doping violations
Kenyan runner Japhet Kipchirchir Kipkorir has provisionally been suspended for anti-doping violations. Today, the Athletics Integrity Unit suspended Kipkorir for the presence of prohibited substances, a violation of anti-doping rules on the twitter handle , the announced “he AIU has also provisionally suspended Kenyan road runner Japhet Kipchirchir Kipkorir for the presence of a prohibited […]
AIU hands Mutai four years ban
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) today handed a four year ban to Kenyan runner Mikel Kiprotich Mutai for doping. The marathon runner was banned after his urine was tested positive for norandrosterone and was found guilty. http://dailysport.co.ke/2020/05/02/aiu-suspends-mutai-and-korio/ On the official twitter handle, @aiu_athletics wrote: “The AIU has banned Stanislau Tsivonchyk (BLR), Mikel Kiprotich Mutai (KEN) […]
Rudisha injured again
World 800m record holder David Rudisha picked an ankle injury as he prepares for the postponed Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Rudisha twisted his ankle after stepping on uneven ground at his rural home in Trans Mara, Narok County. “During a walk on the compound the 31-year-old stepped on uneven ground, and initially believed it […]
Kipchoge, Bekele set for virtual marathon relay
Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge and Berlin marathon champion Kenenisa Bekele are set to battle in the Virtual Marathon Relay in June. According to BBC, Kipchoge from Kenya, Bekele of Ethiopia will be joined by Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei and world half marathon record holder. The race is set to be run between June 7th and […]
Henry Kirwa sell trees to feed his family
With coronavirus pandemic taking tall on Kenyan runners, they have to struggle to make a living. Reigning Paralympic 1,500m bronze medalist Henry Kirwa will be selling all trees in his farm to feed his family. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-05-28-paralympian-kirwa-selling-trees-to-sustain-his-family/
Honouring legendary Kipchoge Keino
The postponed World Athletics Tour Athletics Series in Nairobi will be called Kip Keino Classic. The track and field championships that were set for May 2nd was postponed to September 26th due to the coronavirus pandemic that has rocked the world. Nairobi’s meeting will be opening the World Athletics Series with Nyayo National Stadium being […]