Reigning world under 20 10,0000m champion Rhonex Kipruto will face off with world under 18 5,000m champion Selemon Barega from Ethiopia and other finalists for this year’s Male Rising Stars Award.
ATHLETICS
Pauline Korikwiang set for Machakos X-country
Top athletes led by former world junior cross country champion Pauline Korikwiang will headline the Athletics Kenya cross country championships to be staged in Machakos on Saturday.
Cellphine Chespol nominated as Female Rising Star
Two time world under 20 3,000m steeplechase champion Cellphine Chespol is among the five finalists for the 2018 Female Rising Star Award.
Geoffrey Kamworor focused to defend world cross country title
Two time world cross country champion Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor will be seeking a hat trick in the 2019 world cross country championships slated for March in Aarhus, Denmark.
Magdalene Masai wins marathon debut with Hefei marathon record
Making her debut in marathon, former track mistress Magdalene Masai won the Hefei International marathon with a course record.
Ruth Chepngetich, Felix Kimutai shines in Istanbul marathon
Ruth Chepngetich and Felix Kimutai won the Istanbul marathon women and men titles with course records in Italy today.
Shelmith Muriuki, Brimin Kipkorir wins Athens marathon
Shelmith Muriuki and Brimin Kipkorir were the winners of today’s 36th edition of Athens marathon ran in Greece with course records.
Nancy Jelagat, Michael Kibet wins Tegla Loroupe peace race
Fresh from winning Chebara half marathon title in Elgeyo Marakwet, Nancy Jelagat extended her winning formula by clinching the 15th edition of Tegla Loroupe 10km Peace Road race held today in Makutano, West Pokot County.
Agnes Tirop off for Tegla Loroupe peace race
Former world cross country champion Agnes Tirop will be facing off with top athletes in the 15th edition of Tegla Loroupe 10km Peace Race on Saturday morning.
Low athletes turn-out as Iten hosts anti-doping campaign
Pride as the Home of Champions due to its large number of athletes, Elgeyo Marakwet failed to meet the motto during the anti-Doping campaign after majority of athletes failed to tun-up for the event, registering a low turn out today.