The Netherlands Sifan Hassan edged out defending champion Ruth Chepngetich to win the Chicago marathon title held today in the USA. Hassan won the race in 2:13.44 to set a new course record that was held by Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei in 2019 when she set the women’s mixed marathon world record of 2;14.04. The world […]
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Kiptum smashes Kipchoge world record at Chicago marathon
Reigning London marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum shartered Eliud Kipchoge’s world marathon record following his victory at the Chicago marathon held today in the USA. Kiptum won the race in 2:00.35 lowering kipchoge’s time of 2:01.19 set in London last year. More to follow
Chebii and Korir best Kenyans as Tesfaye and Ayana win Lisbon marathon
Ethiopians dominated the Lisbon marathon held today in Lisbon, Portugal. Selected results Men Women
Muia and Cherotich lead Kenyans at Munchen marathon podium sweep
Bernard Katui Muia and Catherine Cherotich led Kenyans in sweeping the podium at the General Munchen held today in Germany. Selected results Men Women
Kipkemoi sets Eindhoven marathon record with Kenya’s podium sweep
Former Rotterdam marathon champion Kenneth Kipkemoi led Kenyans to sweep the podium psotions at the Eindhoven marathon held today the Netheralnds. Kipkemoi, who targeted to finish on the podium with 2:06, won the race in 2:04.52 in a course record followed by compatriots Cyrus Mutai (2:06.11) which was his personal best while Dominic Ngeno completed […]
Kenneth Kipkemoi set for Eindhoven marathon
Former Rotterdam marathon champion Kenneth Kipkemoi and Mildren Kinyanya Jepkemoi will be leading kenyan contingent at tomorrow’s Eindhoven marathon. In men, Kipkemoi with personal best of 2:05.44 set during the 2018 Rotterdam marathon will be up against compatriot’s Gevin kerich (2:06.52) and Cyrus Mutai at 2:08.18. Jepkemoi with 2:38.18 is the second best runner where […]
Simiyu and Mokoka, the athletes at cape Town marathon
Kenya’s Lydia Naliaka Simiyu will be chasing her second title when she lines up at the Cape Town marathon next weekend. Simiyu, the silver medalist winner at the Donostia San Sebastian half marathon in Spain, won the title in 2021, will be hoping to reclaim her title after missing in 2022. Having her personal best […]
Duncan Koech to highlight Sofia marathon
Kenya’s Duncan Koech will be the highlight at tomorrow’s Sofia marathon in Bulgaria. Having 2:07.53, Koech will be up against Spaniard Chakib Lokgar, moroccsn Alaa Hrioud with Ethiopian Mulu Jimma as well as Rwandese Jean baptiste Simukeka. More to follow
Kiptoo and Korir to lead kenyans at 3-Lander marathon
Kenyans Mark Kiptoo and Rebecca jepchirchir Korir will highlight the 2023 3-Lander marathon set for tomorrow in Australia. Kiptoo will line up against Kenyans Kimutai Kiplimo and Hammington Kimaiyo in men while Korir will compete in the women category at Ethiopian pair of Kebebush Yisma and Bashanke Bilo. More to follow
Yegon and Jepketer favourite at Ankara half marathon
Bethwel Yegon will be the only kenyan at tomorrow’s Ankara half marathon that will be held in Turkey. Yegon who has 60:57 will be facing off with Ethiopian Sisay Lemma, Turkey internationals Yavuz Agrali and Sultan Haydar. In women, kenyan born turned Turkish international Roselinda Jepketer will lead the women contingent among others.







