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 […]
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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 […]
New York City marathon cancelled, 2021 dates set
The much-awaited New York City marathon has been cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic that has rocked the sporting world. Today, the race organizers said that the race, set to be held on November 1st has been cancelled. They said they had a consultative discussion with the mayor’s office and decided to cancel the 50th event. […]
Athlete for the athlete: Southern’s cushion 50 runners
Retired and active athletes from Southern Region, in collaboration with Athletics Kenya cushioned vulnerable athletes from the region during this coronavirus pandemic. Dubbed ‘Athlete to Athlete food Initiative programme’, they donated food to 50 athletes to help them fight the biting hunger after all sporting activities came to a halt, both locally and internationally, making […]
Krop celebrates after pacing for Kipruto’s world record
Kenyan young runner Jacob Krop started his running career while still young but hus success is great. The Form Four student at Chewoyet secondary school in West Pokot County paced for Rhonex Kipruto to break the world 10km record during the Valencia 10km race. Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-06-24-krop-remembers-how-he-paced-rhonex-to-world-record/
Athletics Kenya to repatriate more athletes from India today
Athletics Kenya is set to rescue more Kenyan runners stuck in India due to coronavirus. The Tuesday afternoon show will see the federation and, ministry of sports will facilitate the return of Gedion Kipkurui, Alexander Ngéno, Isaac Mburugu, Dalmas Kiprono and Isaac Kihara from Mumbai, India aboard a Kenya Airways. The cost of ferrying the […]
London Marathon is on, Brasher
London arathon organizers are optimistic that the race will be held in October. Led by race director Hugh Brasher, said they are working on the rescheduled race set to be held on October 4th after it was postponed from April 26th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Brasher added that they would be providing a further […]
Justice for Masai for unpaid prize money
When an athlete stands at the starting lineup in a race, he or she expects a prize at the end after good results. But that still hounds reigning Warsaw marathon champion Gilbert Masai who has missed two prizes after winning Great Green race in Thika and finishing second at Lari half marathon where he was […]