World marathon record holder holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. Kiptum died on Sunday night through an accident along Eldoret-Kaptagat road. More to follow
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Bernard Sang and Chala Kebene win Lagos marathon
The reigning Istanbul marathon champion Bernard Sang won the 2024 edition of Lagos City marathon held today in Lagos, Nigeria. After finishing third last year, the Kenyan runner won the men’s title in 2:16:49 ahead of compatriot Silas Cheprot who was second at 2:16:54 before Godffrey Birger came third 2:17:43 in an all podium sweep […]
Wilfred Kirwa Kigen and Bedatu Hirpa triumph at Riyadh marathon
Wilfred Kirwa Kigen and Bedatu Hirpa were the winners of the Riyadh marathon held today. The Kenyan Kigen won the men’s title in 2:08.39 in his personal best followed by Ethiopian Abe Gashahun (2:08.51) and Anoar El Ghouz of morocco in 2:10.38. In women, Hirpa won the title in 2:27.20 followed by Nigist Muluneh (2:27.49) […]
Jepkosgei and Kandie crowned Barcelona half marathon champions
Former world half marathon record holders Joyciline Jepkosgei and Kibiwott Kandie were the champions of Barcelona half marathon held today in Barcelona, Spain. https://dailysport.co.ke/joyciline-jepkosgei-to-highlight-barcelona-half-marathon/ Experienced Jepkosgei won the women’s title in 64:27 in a course record followed by Senbere teferi (64:38) and Kenyan Gladys Chepkurui (66:32). In women, Kandie won the title in 59:20 ahead […]
Vivian Kosgei Jepkorir and Wesley Kipkemoi Yego win Verona half marathon victory
Vivian Kosgei Jepkorir and Wesley Kipkemoi Yego were crowned the champions of 2024 edition of Verona Half marathon held on today in Italy. https://dailysport.co.ke/vivian-kosgei-jerotich-seeking-podium-finish-at-verona-marathon/ Jepkorir won the women title in 69:18 as her personal best by leading Italian pair of Giovanna Epis (70:55) and Nausica Barberin in 77:48 on her debut. Her coach Erick Kimaiyo […]
Joyciline Jepkosgei to highlight Barcelona Half Marathon
Joyciline Jepkosgei will seek to go one step further and win the Barcelona Half Marathon on Sunday after finishing second last year. Barcelona returns to the Spanish city where she clocked 01:04:46 behind winner Irine Kimais (01:04:37) while Catherine Reline (01:05:39) and Gladys Chepkurui (01:05:46) finished third and fourth. Jepkosgei warmed up for the event with a second-place […]
Vivian Kosgei Jerotich seeking podium finish at Verona Marathon
Making her second trip to compete outside Kenya, Vivian Kosgei Jerotich will be seeking to finish among the top three when she lines up at Sunday’s Verona Marathon. During her final training on Thursday at the Ndura Sports Complex in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, Jerotich said that her preparations will be key to her best […]
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Shadrack Kiprotich to highlight Western Region cross country championships
Shadrack Kiprotich will highlight the Athletics Kenya (AK) Western Region Cross Country meeting at the Hamisi sports ground in Vihiga County tomorrow. Representing Vihiga County, Kiprotich will be seeking to shine in the 8km junior men’s race ahead of the National Cross Country Championships. The federation will use the national event to select a team […]
Athletics Kenya name 36 athletes ahead of Africa cross Country
Athletics Kenya has released the names of athletes set to represent the country at the Africa Cross country championships that will be staged in Hammamet, Tunisia. The federation named a total of 30 athletes for the continental championships set for February 25th. U20 Women U20 MEN 10km SENIOR WOMEN 10KM SENIOR MEN RELAY