World half marathon record holders Peres Jepchirchir and Kibiwott Kandie have been included in the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) half marathon set for February 19th 2020. Following their exploits in half marathons this year, two time world half marathon champion Jepchirchir will renew her rivalry with world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei (64:49) Ethiopia’s Ababel […]
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Geoffrey Kirui: Am not under pressure to defend my title
Former Boston Marathon champion Geoffrey Kirui said he is not under pressure to defend his IAAF World Marathon title set for next in Doha, Qatar. Kirui who won the title in 2017 during the world athletics championships in London was named by Athletics Kenya to represent the country, competing in the marathon alongside former Seoul […]
Ruth Chepng’etich ends Ethiopians dominance at Dubai Marathon
Two time Istanbul marathon champion Ruth Chepng’etich ended Ethiopians dominance after winning today’s Dubai Marathon with a new course record as Ethiopians dominated the annual event. As Emmanuel Kipkemboi Saina was top Kenyan in men’s race finishing 4th in an all Ethiopian podium. Chepng’etich won the race in a new course record of 2:17.07 becoming […]