Athletics Kenya has cracked a whip by sending home Kibet Kandie and Agnes Mwikali from team Kenya training camp in Kigari Teachers Training College ahead of world cross country championships in Aarhus, Denmark. Kandie has been locked out due to lack of travelling documents while Mwikali was due to age cheating in the men and […]
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Jepkorir denied podium access at Beyond Zero half marathon
As the season of handshake takes centre stage, 2019 First Lady Beyond Zero half marathon champion Brilliant Jepkorir was denied podium access to receive her prize after winning winning the race on Sunday. “I was denied a chance to shake the hands of First lady Margaret Kenyatta and president Uhuru Kenyatta,” said Jepkorir. The Elgeyo […]
Dopers, don’t set your foot at Eldoret City marathon
Eldoret City marathon race director Moses Tanui has warned dopers not to set a foot at the race that will be ran on Sunday 21st April 2019. Addressing the media during the second edition launch at Eldoret Club, Tanui, the two time Boston marathon winner said those who will be competing in the race should […]
Jepkorir, Bett wins Beyond Zero Half marathon titles
Reigning Discovery cross country champion Brilliant Jepkorir and Josphat Bett were crowned the champions of the 2019 First Lady Margaret Kenyatta Beyond Zero half marathon held today in Nairobi. Jepkorir, the former world junior runner won the woemn’s race in 67:02 followed byBeatrice Chirchir (67:03) and Bornes Kitur (67:23). After winning National Police cross country […]
Athletes forms committee to spearhead Kiptingo track construction
Embattled athletes from Elgeyo Marakwet County have resorted in building Kamariny stadium to aid in their training. The athletes who met in Eldoret over the weekend resolved that they will be raising money to construct the alternative training track at Kiptingo Primary schools following the closure of Kamariny stadium by national government for construction. Led […]
Jeruto, Bett tops Maria Soti Memorial X-Country
Former Africa 3,000m steeplechase champion Norah Jeruto and upstart Michael Kibet were the winners of the third edition of Maria Soti Memorial Cross country championships held today at Maria Soti Educational centre in Elgeyo Marakwet County. It was good start for Agnes Jebet who missed Kenya Team for world cross country as she won the […]
Kipsang, Wanjiru face off at Vitality Half Marathon
Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang will face off with former London marathon champion Daniel Wanjiru in Sunday’s Vitality Big Half Marathon in Great Britain. Kipsang, the two time London Marathon champion will be up against 2017 London marathon l Wanjiru as they seek to upset defending champion Mo Farah. The former New York […]
Nyandika Maiyoro laid to rest
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 […]
Veteran Daniel Rudisha dies at 73
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 […]
Top Stars set for Maria Soti cross country
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 […]