ATHLETICS

Kenyan Betty Lempus and Dickson Tuwei won bronze medals in today’s Shanghai International marathon held in China with ethiopia’s Yebrgual Melese and Abdiwak Tura were the winners in women and men races respectively.

Reigning Hanover half marathon champion Cynthia Jerop and newcomer Jackson Kemboi triumphed in today’s Kass International marathon held in Eldoret.

Track master Gilbert Kimunyan and upstart newcomer Joyce Jepkemoi were the winners of the 10km category during the Kass international marathon held today in Eldoret.

Mary Nyaruai and Julius Tanki were the winners of 10km senior women and men races respective as Athletics Kenya cross country meeting kicked off today in Machakos.

Former world half marathon champion Peris Jepchirchir will return into action after a maternity leave during Sunday’s Kass Marathon.

Former world marathon record holder Dennis Kimetto will renew his rival with Ethiopia’s Tsegaye Mekonnen on Sunday’s Shangai marathon in China.

Former Olympic Games 3,000m steeplechase champion Brimin Kipruto will be making his maiden road race when he will compete at the Boulogne-Billancourt Christian Grangier half marathon on Sunday.

Kass International Chief Executive Officer Julius Lemaon has assured athletes and public at large that they are set for Sunday’s Kass International marathon that returns after 2017 break.

Mount Elgon will host first ever road in a campaign to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).

Former IAAF World marathon silver medalist Emmanuel Mutai and former Lisbon Half marathon champion Bernard Koech will be the star attraction at Sunday’s Kass International marathon.