Kenya’s sprinter Alex Lerionka Sampao has set a target of planting over 3,000 trees on the family land as a way of killing boredom during this hard trying of coronavirus pandemic that has rendered them to stay at home without competition or group training. Sampao, who has begun to compete in 800m, with ambitions of […]
Organisers of multi-million Eldoret City marathon have today announced the postponement of the third edition of Eldoret City marathon until further notice due to the coronavirus pandemic. with prize money costing kshs 18,0030,000 where top 20 finishers are rewarded, race director and former Boston Marathon champion Moses Tanui and Central Rift Athletics Kenya chairman Abraham […]
Recovering from a knee injury, former Boston marathon champion Wesley Korir is optimistic that once the coronavirus pandemic will be over, he will return in action to continue with his running career without disturbance. Speaking in Eldoret the former Cherangany legislature said he has been battling with the injury for the past one year he […]
Adapting well into road running former All Africa Games 3,000m steeplechase champion Ruth Bosibori is optimistic that once the coronavirus pandemic is over, she will offer a great show. The former water and barriers had a successful career, running on track but changed to road running, which she describes as ‘a successful move.’ After joining […]
Oiufb World Athletics Integrity Unit has banned former 5,000m silver medalist Vincent Yator for four years after testing positive for banned substances Prednisone, Prednisolone and metabolites of testosterone. Yator had won the National 5,000m title in 2010 and represented the country at the Africa at the Intercontinental Cup in Croatia. He also 4th at the […]
Former Olympic Games marathon bronze medalist Wilson Kipsang has pleaded quilt for drinking alcohol past curfew hours. The two time London marathon winner was charged in an Iten court alongside Kapchemutwo MCA Ambrose Kiplagat, Nelson Kibet, Eliud Kiprono, Kipruto Kosgei, Boaz Kiprotich, Samuel Kiplagat, Jackline Jerono and Sharon Kipchirchir. The accused admitted and pleaded guilty […]
Away from bustle and hustle to feed her family through running, three-time Vienna marathon champion Nancy Kiprop will be taking her time to bond with her children because of coronavirus pandemic that has led the sports industry to a standstill. As she does her little build-up, she spends most of her time with her son […]
Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang and Kapchemutwa Ward Representative Ambrose Kiplagat were arrested after they were allegedly found drinking alcohol in a popular club in Iten town past the curfew time. Elgeyo Marakwet sports officials, however, distanced themselves from the matter saying “The case is not related to sports but it is a […]
National triple jump record holder Gloria Mulei has cut her niche in the field events, competing in triple and long jumps following her all time victories in high school, hoping to break Africa and world record in her specialities. The former Kwanthanze girls, a school associated with producing top volleyball players in the country won all her […]
Reigning New York City Marathon champion Mary Keitany has termed coronavirus pandemic as a devil in the world of sports especially in athletics world since she is undergoing ‘self-quarantine.’ The former world half marathon champion and silver medalist who was to compete at the Boston Marathon in April pulled out of the race due to […]