After tiring London marathon, former Toronto marathon winner Benson Kipruto will be taking a rest to nurse his injury as he awaits big marathon ahead. Kipruto, who finished 7th said the race was tiring hence picking an injury and he will take time off. Full Report: https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-10-14-kipruto-to-take-time-out-after-tiring-london-race/
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London cash prize slashed
2020 London marathon prize money has been reduced by half due to the financial constraints brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic according to elite athletes Spencer Barden, winners will earn $55,000 less “It wasn’t an easy decision, but what we’ve done this year is reduce the price structure for the international runners by almost 50% […]
Kipchoge, Kosgei to defend titles at rescheduled London marathon
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei are set to defend their titles at the rescheduled London Marathon, the world marathon majors race. Kipchoge will be facing off with Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele. The duo, who have the best time in marathon will be held on October 4th meant for elite athletes only after […]
London Marathon is on, Brasher
London arathon organizers are optimistic that the race will be held in October. Led by race director Hugh Brasher, said they are working on the rescheduled race set to be held on October 4th after it was postponed from April 26th due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Brasher added that they would be providing a further […]
AIU hands Kipkorir four years ban for doping
Athletes Integrity Unit (AIU) has handed Gold Coast marathon bronze medalist Japheth Kipchirchir Kipkorir four years ban after he was found guilty for doping allegations. According to AIU, the athlete violated the World Athletics (WA) anti-doping rules following the announcements on Friday that he tested positive to prohibited substance Norandrosterone. His ban started on 11th […]
Our battle is on: Kipchoge, Bekele promise
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and multiple world record holder Kenenisa Bekele have predicted a tough battle when they will be facing off at the postponed London marathon. The Kenyan Olympic marathon champion and reigning Berlin marathon champion have spoken on their battle of titans once the world is open for sports after coronavirus […]
Jepkosgei spends time in farming
With coronavirus on the rise, cancelling all races, world half marathon record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei has taken her efforts to the farm. As she was preparing to run New York City Half marathon and London that were postponed Full report https://www.the-star.co.ke/sports/athletics/2020-04-30-jepkosgei-seeks-distractions-after-races-are-postponed/
Kipsang: Am sorry as they smell 14-day quarantine
Two times London marathon champion Wilson Kipsang was sorry when he was presented before the Iten court following their arrest for drinking alcohol past 7 as they are forced into self-quarantine. “Your honour am very sorry for the offence”, said Kipsang when he appeared before Iten Resident Magistrate Charles Kutwo fined them Ksh 5,000 each. […]
Wilson Kipsang arrested for allegdly taking alcohol in covid-19 curfew
Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang and Kapchemutwa Ward Representative Ambrose Kiplagat were arrested after they were allegedly found drinking alcohol in a popular club in Iten town past the curfew time. Elgeyo Marakwet sports officials, however, distanced themselves from the matter saying “The case is not related to sports but it is a […]
Keitany’s training quarantined
Reigning New York City Marathon champion Mary Keitany has termed coronavirus pandemic as a devil in the world of sports especially in athletics world since she is undergoing ‘self-quarantine.’ The former world half marathon champion and silver medalist who was to compete at the Boston Marathon in April pulled out of the race due to […]