World record marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum has expressed delight after cracking the coveted list of the five finalists for men’s World Athlete of the Year honours. The five athletes, drawn from four countries attached to four athletic associations, made the list after posting masterclass acts in a wide array of athletics disciplines in 2023. […]
Athletes set to compete at the inaugural Chepsaita Cross country have been told to be ready for a tough course in the high altitude region. The race set for December 2nd in Chepsaita, Uasin Gishu County, according to the organizers will be a tough course. Speaking during the tour of the venue on Monday, they […]
Double World champion Faith Kipyegon has made it to the final five athletes for the 2023 Female World Athlete of the Year. The Golden Girl of Kenyan athletics is up against world marathon record holder Tigist Assefa of Ethiopia, world 200m champion Shericka Jackson of Jamaica, world 400m hurdles champion Femke Bol of the Netherlands, […]
It was a maiden win for upstart Luke Kiprop and Naomi Chepkorir in today’s Iten International marathon held in Iten in Elgeyo Marakwet County. Coached by Erick Kogo, Kiprop won the men’s race in 2:13.19 followed by Charles Kimeli 92:14.26) and Edwin Yator completing the podium at 2:14.45. Kiprop, who ran with borrowed shoes and […]
World Athletics Road Running Championships half marathon bronze medallist Catherine Reline and Anthony Kipchirchir were the winners of the 9th edition of Chemususu Half marathon held yesterday in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County. Reline won the women title after clocking 1:12:18 followed by Winny Kimutai (1:14:19) and Edith Chepchumba (1:15:08) were second and third respectively. Reline, […]
Edwin Kiptoo Kiprop won the won the 40th Athens Marathon with a course held today in Athens, Greece. The Kenyan runner set the record in 2:10. 34 ahead of compatriots Rhonzai Lokitam Kilimo who was second in 2:12:36 as Rwandese Felicien Muhitira was third tied with Lokitam. Kiprop broke the course record that was held […]
Sports fraternity joined the newly elected World Athletics vice president Jack Tuwei returned home with a warm reception to celebrate his victory as the first Kenyan to win the coveted title. Tuwei was elected the vice president during the Congress in Budapest, Hungary on August 17th where he garnered 104 points to clinch one of the […]
Reigning World cross country champion Beatrice Chebet will be seeking her second cross country title when she lines up at the Cross Internacional de Itálica in Santiponce on Sunday. After winning the Atapuerca two weeks ago and will be looking for her first victory in the race after finishing second in 2020 and a third […]
Rising Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has named a 23 member traveling squad ahead of FIFA under 20 qualifiers against Cameroon set for this Sunday in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Travelling squad Goalkeepers Scovia Awuor (Kobala Secondary), Christine Omolo (Butere Girls’) and Ivonne Minage (Wiyeta). Defenders Rebecca Kwoba (Zetech Sparks), Rachel Adhiamb (Acakoro), Dorcas Glender (Butere Gorls’), […]
Hengdian marathon (China) 5/11/2023 202 MEN: 1. Alfred Biwott Chemeitot KEN 2:23:46 WOMEN: 1. Noran Chebet KEN 2:55:16