The World 1,500m defending champion Asbel Kiprop, World 1,500m Silver medalist Elijah Motonei Manangoi, Ronald Kwemoi and Timothy Cheruiyot qualified to compete in the semi final race of 1,500m in the ongoing IAAF world championships in London.
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IAAF Worlds: Margaret Wambui, Julius Yego qualifies
In absence of 2013 world 800m champion Eunice Jepkoech Sum, who withdrew following illness, Margaret Wambui Nyairera was the only Kenya who qualified to compete in women’s 800m semi final. As world javelin defending champion Julius Yego qualifies. Wambui won in the last heat after Emily Cherotich Tuwei missed a chance to compete in the […]
IAAF worlds: Obiri leads Kenyan Chepkirui, Chelimo in 5,000m final
Olympic 5,000m silver medalist Hellen Onsando Obiri won against the world 5,000m defending champion Almaz Ayana to win the first heat of IAAF World championships.
IAAF Worlds: Cyrus Rutto to fly Kenyan flag in 5,000m
Kenya on Wednesday exorcised the demons from Rio Olympics when Cyrus Rutto qualified for the World Championships men’s 5,000m final.
IAAF worlds: Trio Kiyeng, Kirui, Chepkoech storm in final race
3,000m world championships defending champion Hyvin Kiyeng led a host of Kenyan runners to qualify to run into final of the water and barriers in the ongoing IAAF World championships in London, Great Britain.
IAAF worlds: Kipyegon Bett delivers bronze for Kenya
Former IAAF World Youth 800m champion Kipyegon Bett won bronze medal for Kenya, the country relinquished the title in men’s 800m in absence of defending champion David Rudisha.
IAAF worlds: Determined Faith Kipyegon wins second gold for Kenya in London
Olympic 1,500m champion Faith Kipng’etich Kipyegon kept her faith focused on gold as she delivered the second gold for Kenya at the IAAF world championships in London, Great Britain.
IAAF world: Mark Otieno, Aaron Koech fails to proceed
Kenyan Mark Otieno Odhiambo failed to qualify to compete in the second round of 200m in the ongoing IAAF World Championships in Great Britain capital, London.
IAAF worlds: Kipyegon Bett all set for world final as pals fails
Former World Youth 800m champion Kipyegon Bett will be the only athlete to fly Kenyan flag at this year’s IAAF World Championships in London, Great Britain.