Kenyan runners will be taking on Ethiopian Tigist Tufa in Sunday’s Houston Half marathon in the USA.
ATHLETICS
Houston marathon: Veronica Nyaruai ready to shine in her marathon debut
Former world youth 3000m champion medalist Veronica Nyaruai will be making history as first Kenyan to win Houston marathon that has been dominated by perennial rivals Ethiopia in the women’s race set for this Sunday as she makes her debut in the 42km distance.
Police cross country: Florence Kiplagat on mission
Chicago marathon champion Florence Kiplagat will be chasing for National Police Service cross country title as the championships get underway this Saturday at Ngong Race Course.
Antrim Cross Country: Timothy Cheruiyot, Margaret Chelimo takes new year’s titles
Reigning 1,500m silver medalist Timothy Cheruiyot and Margaret Chelimo were the winners of the Antrim International cross country championships as the year opener.
Compaccio Cross Country: Lilian Kasait, James Kibet take honours
Former world Youth 3,000m champion Lilian Kasait Rengeruk and little known James Kibet were the winners of this today’s 61st edition of Campaccio cross country championships, an IAAF permit in San Giorgio.
Kapsokwony cross country: John Koech, Beatrice Mutai on the pick
Africa Cross Country bronze medalist Beatrice Mutai and John Koech started their year on a high note after winning the 5th leg of Athletics Kenya, Kapsokwony cross country championships held today in Mount Elgon, Bungoma County.
Kapsokwony cross country: Isaac Kibet makes a debut in cross country
Kapsokwony High school in Mount Elgon will host the first 2018 Athletics Kenya (A.K) cross country championships on Saturday.
Kenyan runners end the year with wins
Kenyan runners ushered in 2018 in style, winning majority of races across the world, setting the mood for Commonwealth Games set for April in Gold Coast, Australia.
Sally Kipyego: 2018 will be my year of destiny
Former Olympic Games 10,000m silver medalist Sally Jepkosgey Kipyego is set to return track and road races next year after serving sabbatical leave.
Mary Keitany: My focus is a better 2018
She had a successful 2017 but she has set her focus on 2018 and beyond, seeking a better season.