Former athletes praised the legendary runner Nyandika Maiyoro who was laid to rest today in his Kiogoro village Kisii County. His former runners like Kipchoge Keino among others eulogized Maiyoro as a great runner whose dream remains unfulfilled. It was solidarity from athletics Kenya led by president Jackson Tuwei among others. Keino said “It’s with […]
Athletics family is today mourning the death of former Olympic Games 800m silver medalist and track master Daniel Rudisha. Daniel is the father of world 800m record holder David Rudisha. Daniel is the 1968 Olympics silver medalist. David confirmed the devastating news on Thursday morning having taken to Twitter to post touching messages to his […]
A new champion is expected in women’s race during the third edition of Maria Soti Memorial cross country meeting set for this Saturday at Maria Soti Secondary School. Last year’s winner Valary Aiyabei Jemeli will not be competing for the race as she is expected to compete at Sunday’s Nagoya Women’s marathon in Japan. Local […]
Following the reports last week that some athletes have changed their names to compete in 6km junior women at the forthcoming world cross country championships in Aarhus, Denmark, Athletics Kenya has admitted that some cheating individuals will be charged. Daily Nation reported that A.K is investigating the eligibility of some members in the Under-20 team […]
Former world half marathon silver medalist Bedan Karoki was the best Kenyan runner, finishing second in today’s Tokyo Marathon in a race dominated by Ethiopians. Ethiopia’s Birhanu Legese won the race timing 2:04.48 as Karoki came in second timing 2:06.48 before defdnding champion and two time winner Dickson Chumba completed the podium in 2:08.44. Former […]
Former Chicago marathon winners Dickson Chumba and Florence Kiplagat will be chasing another title at the Sunday’s Tokyo Marathon race in Japan. Counting as World Marathon Majors race, Chumba will be defending his Tokyo title while Kiplagat, the former world half marathon record holder will be making her debut in the Japanese Capital. Chumba and […]
Michael Rabar and Jack Tuwei have been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and LOC chairman respectively for IAAF world under 20 Athletics championships set to take place in 2020 at Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani. The former Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) director was appointed former Sports Cabinet Secretary Rashid Echesa before his sacking by […]
Former Olympic marathon silver medalist Abel Kirui is readying himself to dance again at this year’s Hamburg Marathon set for April 28th in Germany. The police inspector has been in the world of marathon and said he will be starting his 2019 season on high as he faces other top runners at the annual race […]
Athletics Kenya, on several occasions warned athletes against age cheating in competitions for long but that sounds sweet music in the ears of many athletes in Kenya. The Star Newspaper on Thursday reported that some athletes have changed their names to meet Kenya team slot in 6km junior women and one may lose her flight […]
Commonwealth Games 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri will be seeking her first medal in cross country after she was named in the world cross country team. Obiri, who has achieved much on track, running Olympic Games 5,000m silver medalist, Commonwealth Games and world championships titles, stunned experienced cross country runners to win the national trials held […]