Free from tendon tear injury, the former London marathon Amos Kipruto has focused on competing at the Chicago marathon set for October in the USA. Kipruto, who has been out of competition the whole of last season, said that he has been out from November but he is back. “I was to race at London […]
World half marathon silver medalist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo is optimistic that he will do well on his debut at the Chicago marathon set for October 13th in the USA. Speaking in Eldoret after finishing second at the Uasin Gishu half marathon, Ebenyo said he will be preparing the race in a good way for better […]
Former world marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich will be seeking to reclaim her Chicago marathon title when she will be lining up at the race set for October 13th in the USA. After losing last year’s title and finishing second to Dutch Sifan Hassan, Chepngetich will be up against compatriots Joyciline Jepkosgei and former world cross […]
Reigning Nairobi City Marathon champion Naomi Jebet and upstart Joshua Kithuku were the winners of the second edition of Betika Na Community Uasin Gishu Half marathon held today in Eldoret town. Following the postponement of the Nairobi City marathon earlier month, Jebet decided to compete in other races as part of her training and speed […]
John Korir is set focus to improve in position at the 2024 Chicago marathon set for October 13th in the United States of America (USA). Fresh from winning the Boilermaker 15km Road Race in the USA, the two time Los Angeles marathon champion said that his focus has shifted to competing at the Chicago after improving […]
Double Los Angeles marathon champion John Korir and Grace Loibach Nawouna were the winners of the 2024 Boilermaker 15km road race held today in the USA. After finishing second last year, Korir returned to the course with a purpose of improving his position and managed to win the race at 42:11 ahead of then defending […]
Kenya’s leading technology company, Safaricom has today taken a significant step to empower Kenyan athletes by providing comprehensive financial and digital literacy and media training ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics set to commence later this month. The training held in Eldoret, saw over 40 athletes and their coaches, who are gearing up for the […]
Ugandan Violah Chemos and Moi Girls’ Kapsowar half marathon champion James Kipkoech were the champions of the inaugural Kaptagat Forest Run. Kipkkoech, who last month won the Moi Kapsowar Girls half marathon, won the men’s 21km race ahead of Patrick Musin, Joshua Kithuku. Kipkoech won the race in 59:55.5 with Musin coming second at 60:15.3 […]
The former Boston and Chicago marathon champion Lawrence Cherono has been handed seven years ban by Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for violating anti-doping rules. Cherono, who was suspended in 2022 during the world championships in Oregon, USA, was handed four-year for tampering or attempted tampering of the doping control, with the overall punishment reduced by […]
Olympic marathon silver medallist Brigid Kosgei has pulled out of Olympic Games that starts later this month in Paris, France. The former marathon record holder will be replaced by Tokyo marathon champion Sharon Lokedi after picking an injury. Today’s statement from the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) revealed Kosgei had sustained an injury during […]