Former world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei reclaimed her Lisbon half marathon title she last won in 2016 as Kenyans dominate in major road races across the world. The former Chicago marathon champion won her second title in Portugal City, ahead of the April 21st London marathon, won the women’s race in 1.05:51 edging out Ethiopian […]
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Rutto and Lagat win Rome marathon with course records
Asbel Rutto and Ivyne Laget were the winners today’s Rome marathon held today morning in Rome, Italy. Rutto won with the course record and personal best of 2:06.23, leading a podium sweep for Kenyans when Brian Kipsang and Sila Kiptoo crossed the finish line in 2:07.54 and 2:08.08 for second and third positions respectively. There […]
Kipchumba and Grovdal win New York City Half Marathon
Abel Kipchumba and Norway’s Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal made his successful run, winning the New York City half marathon held today in the United States of America (USA). The Kenyan won the title in 1:00.25 ahead of Moroccan Zouhair Talbi (1:00.41 and Eritrean Yemane Haileselassie coming third at 1:01.37. In women, Norway’s Karoline Bjerkeli Grovdal was […]
Impala, Daystar win ahead of MMUST and Pirates in KRU Championships semifinals
Former Kenya Cup side Impala Saracens and regulars Daystar University’s Falcons were the winners of the KRU Championships semifinal play-offs played yesterday. Impala, who were relegated last season from the Kenya Cup defeated hosts Western Bulls 32-17 to set up a semifinal encounter against regular league leaders Masinde Muliro Unoversity of Science and Technoloy (MMUST) […]
Chembai and Mutai top Lille half marathon
Kenyan Susan Chembai and Ugandan Ezekiel Mutai were the winners of the Lille Half marathon held today morning. Chembai won the women’s title in 1:08.02, leading a podium 1-2 finish with Sheila Chelangat, making her debut in the 21 km distance came second at 1:09.39 with Margaux Sieracki, competing at the homeground completed the podium […]
Kelvin Kiptum: It was untimely death, says Emmanuel Mutai
The 2011 London marathon champion Emmanuel Kipchirchir Mutai was in a sad mood following the death of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum. Mutai, who is now retired from running, said that Kiptum was a young man who had the potential to inspire the rest of the world in athletics. He said that as an […]
GSU and Kenya Pipeline shine at KVF Busia Leg
Former champions General Service Unit (GSU) and former Kenya Pipeline recorded victories at the third leg of Kenya Volleyball Federation league at the Malaba stadium in Busia County. GSIU were 3-0 winners against Mt Kenya Base Yetu in 25-14, 25-19, 25-14 while Kenya Defence Forces beat Western Prison 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-18) Equity 3-1 (18-25), […]
Jawichire, Adema, Odera and Olago named coaches
Catholic Monks coach Simon Jawichire has been named the under 20 head coach. Today, the Kenya Rugby Union announced that Jawichire, who was the the Catholic University director of sports replaces Curtis Olago who will now retain his role as the Kenya Simbas assistant coach alongside Kabras coach Carlos Katywa. Former Kenya Simbas player Kenny […]
Kiptum was to face Simiu, Wanyonyi and Odongo at postponed SOYA party
The late Kelvin Kiptum is among the top five nominees for the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA), which has been postponed to March 1 from February 23 to mourn his demise that happened on Sunday. Kiptum died in a road accident alongside his coach Gervais Hakizimana in a tragic road accident and […]
Kenya Lionesses to face Belgium, Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong
After finishing second at the Dubai Challenge Series, Kenya Lionesses will battle Belgium, Papua New Guinea and Hong Kong in Pool ‘B’. Kenya, which lost to China at the Dubai meeting, lies second on the log with 18 points, two behind China. Argentina are third with 16 points, two ahead of Uganda.