Former World cross country champion Paul Koech received a heroic send off today in his home village of Kipsomba, Uasin Gishu County.
ATHLETICS
Philemon Rono targeting Toronto marathon hat trick
Philemon Rono will be seeking his third consecutive Toronto marathon set for next month in the Canadian Capital.
Rhonex Kipruto’s two seconds shy of world record
Rhonex Kipruto missed to break 10km world record with two seconds during the Birell Grand Prix 10km race ran in Prague.
Ruth Matebo, Barnabas Kipyego are Wroclaw champions
Kenyan runners Ruth Matebo and Barnabas Kipyego were the winners of the 36th edition of Wroclaw marathon in women and men’s races respectively held today in Poland.
Birthday girl Vivian Cheruiyot wins Great North Run title
Celebrating her birthday, reigning London Marathon champion won her second title of the Great North Run today leading podium finish for Kenyan runners.
Philemon Rono, Cynthia Jerop crowned Kaptagat half marathon champions
Double Toronto marathon champion Philemon Rono and 2009 world cross country junior bronze medalist were crowned the champions of the inaugural Kaptagat Forest half marathon ran today.
Kipruto, Korir, Chebet shines at Continental Cup in Ostrava
Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto, Emmanuel Korir and Africa 1,500m champion Winny Chebet won three gold medals for Africa in the opening day Continental Cup in Ostrava.
Leonard Komon evades militia, runs and preach peace
Sports has been used in peace making process and coexistence among troubled communities across the world because of its connectivity and appealing to the masses.
Vivian Cheruiyot, Joyciline Jepkosgei to shine at Great North Run
London marathon champion Vivian Cheruiyot will be taking on reigning world half marathon record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei in Sunday’s Great North Run in the former colonial masters land.
Okeyo, Mwangi cleared
Former Athletics Kenya vice chairman and his Chief Executive Officer David Okeyo and Isaac Mwangi have been cleared by IAAF on allegations of extorting money from from athletes suspended for doping cases.