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National cross country championships to be held in afternoon in Eldoret

The Athletics Kenya National Cross country championships set for this Saturday will be held in the afternoon compared to other years when the championships are staged in the morning. In a statement from Riadha House, the championships will not only be racing but a lot of entertainment among other events. The event that will be […]

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Alex Matata and Ejgayehu Taye crowned RAK half marathon champions

Kenya’s Alex Matata and Ethiopian Ejgayehu Taye were the winners of the 18th edition of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) half marathon held today at the United Arab Emirates. Matata claimed victory in the men’s race, clocking a personal best of 59:20, edging out Ethiopia’s Gemechu Dida (59:25) and fellow Kenyan Isaiah Lasoi (59:26) coming third. […]

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Chelangat and Lasoi to battle for RAK half marathon titles

Kenyans Jesca Chelangat and Isaia Kipkoech Lasoi will highlight the 2025 Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) half marathon set for this tomorrow, Saturday February 1st in the United Arab Emirates. In the women race, Chelangat will be up against compatriots Judy kemboi, Brillian Jepkorir, Veronica Loleo among others. Lasoi will lead the men’s contingent that has […]

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Kemboi retain title as Njoki, Chepkurui and Kiplimo win Discovery Kenya titles

Cornelius Kemboi and Christine Njoki were the winners of the 34th edition of Discovery Kenya Cross Country championships held today at the Eldoret Sports Club, the venue for the 2025 National Cross country championships next month. Kemboi managed to retain the title he won last year when he cut the tape at 30:44.08 ahead of […]

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David Letting: We are ready to host over 5,000 athletes at Discovery Kenya Cross country

Over 5,000 athletes are expected to face off at the 34th edition of Discovery Kenya Cross country championships set for tomorrow, Sunday January 26th at the historical Eldoret Sports Club. The cross country comes two weeks ahead of the national cross country championships that will be staged at the same venue on February 8th and […]

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Joan Jepng’etich body arrives from USA ahead of burial

The body of the late Joan Jepng’etich arrived home today following her death in the United States of America (USA). Coming from Nandi County, Jepng’etich died on a road accident, arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was received by her family and friends as well as Athletics Kenya (AK) officials. Speaking at the […]

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Chemining and Ngumbao are Kenya Prisons Cross Country champions

The Paris 10km Road Race champion Loice Chemining and Shadrack Ngumbao were the winners of yesterday’s Kenya Prisons Service Cross Country Championships held at the Ruiru Prisons. After finishing second last year, Chemining came in with force to claim the title at 35:44:50 ahead of Brillian Chepkorir (33:27) and Lilian Odira completing the podium at […]

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Kipchoge, Mutiso, Sawe, Kiplagat to battle for London marathon title

Double Olympic Games marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge will lead other top Kenyans at the April London marathon. The former world marathon record holder will be competing alongside Olympic champion Tamirat Tola, the reigning London champion Alexander Mutiso, Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo, Kenyan Sabastian Kimaru Sawe, Milkesa Mengesha, Adbi Nageeye and Timothy Kiplagat. London Marathon provisional entries

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Chepng’etich and Cheruiyot are Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run champions

Africa Games 10,000m champion Janeth Chepngetich and upstart Alfred Kipkemboi Cheruiyot were the winners of the 4th edition of Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run held today in Tinderet, Nandi County. The former Africa Youth 1,500m bronze medalist, Chepngetich won the 12km women title after cutting the tape in 1:23:18 ahead of Mercy Chemutai (1:26:48) with Miriam […]