Lack of proper track in the country is a major challenge for Athletics Kenya, forcing them to postpone or relocate some of the meetings.
ATHLETICS
Norah Jeruto, Daisy Jepkemei take sibling rivalry Shanghai
Siblings Norah Jeruto, the 2016 Africa 3,000m steeplechase champion and Daisy Jepkemei, the former world junior 2,000m champion will be in action this weekend in the second meeting if IAAD Diamond League in Shanghai, China.
Sheilah Chepng’etich passes on at 22
Athletics family is mourning the death of former world under 20 1,500m bronze medalist Sheilah Chepng’etich, who died on Sunday at Kapkatet Hospital in Kericho.
Bornes Kipkurui wins Prague marathon
Bornes Kipkurui won the Prague marathon as Stephen Chemlany finished third ran in Czech Republic as Kenyans dominated road races across the world today.
Justus Soget, Eunice Sum targeting wins in Doha Diamond League
Establishing athlete Justus Soget will face off with elite runners as search for IAAF Diamond League points starts in Doha, Qatar today.
James Magut set to shine in Mombasa AK meeting
Former Commonwealth 1,500m champion James Magut is optimistic of taking a title in this weekend’s 6th leg of Athletics Kenya Track and Field event to be staged in Mombasa’s Shanzu Teachers College.
Asbel Kiprop: I will prove that I am a clean athlete
Asbel Kiprop has denied reports that he failed out of competition test and will prove it that HE IS A CLEAN ATHLETE.
Asbel Kiprop tests positive for Erythropoietin (EPO)
World and Olympic champion Asbel Kirop has become the latest high profile athlete in Kenya to be tested positive for Erythropoietin (EPO) according to the Sportsmail.
Rhonex Kipruto wins with a course record
Reigning Africa junior cross country champion Rhonex Kipruto broke the course record of UAE Health Kidney 10km road race held in New York City’s Central Park. At 18, Kipruto ran the fastest time of 27:08 to bring down fellow Kenyan Sammy Kipketer’s time of 27:11 he set in 2002. Kipruto, who won the Ndalat Gaa […]
Justus Soget, Nelly Chebet are champions in AK Mumias meeting
Youngsters Nelly Chebet won 5,000m race in the second day of 5th meeting of Athletics kenya Track and Field held at Mumias Sports Complex in Kakamega County.