Author: Justin Lagat
Athletics Day 1: Area, National and Personal best records set the tone as Athletics begin in Paris
Despite not being staged on the fast track, which is said to be 2% faster than Tokyo’s, the first day of Athletics saw some fast times in the two race walking events, with several Area, national, and personal records being set. One can only imagine what will happen once the action takes to the track…
The 7 most expected gold medals for Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Before I proceed with the list of Kenyan athletes who are most expected to win gold medals in Paris, it is important to note that the Olympic qualification marks and times were very tough. This means that the level of competition in Paris will be similarly high, and any athlete who makes it there in…
Positive stories coming out of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The volunteers in Paris are kind, supportive and amazing I have attended a number of international marathons and international championships in Europe, Canada, the USA and Africa and observed how volunteers are, at times, underrated in how they make any event successful and lively. Volunteers offer valuable information, direct visitors to their places of work and distribute…
Paris 2024 Olympic Games’ opening ceremony blends Music and Sports
It was not just a tour of Paris and a little history of France. The opening ceremony, on 26 July, for the Paris Olympic Games took us on a world tour across continents and reminded us of the diversity of cultures, names of countries, and different athletes to watch out for at the Games. Both…
Marion Serenge Wins LG/SJAK Sports Personality of the Month Award
Here is a press release from SJAK on Serenge winning the Sports Personality of the Month Award ● Serenge scored two of Kenya’s five goals against Burundi to earn the country its first everslot at a football World Cup. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 16th, 2027… Trailblazing youngster Marion Serenge was named the LG/SJAKSports Personality of the…
The alarming doping situation in Kenya
How bad is the doping Situation in Kenya? Is it exactly how it appears to be? Are there any double standards applied in the fight against doping in Kenya? What motivates Kenyan athletes to dope? This past weekend, the Anti-Doping Workshop for Kenyan Sports Journalists, which took place from July 5th to July 6th, 2024,…