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Kirsty Coventry, new IOC president talks about her plans for Africa
This followed a question by a Kenyan journalist on whether the few African journalists covering the IOC election event meant anything to Kirsty Coventry, the IOC president-elect. Elias Makori from Kenya: Barely any African journalists are covering these elections. I doubt if there is a Zimbabwean journalist here. Does that give you …show you the…
7 World Records Set by Kenyan athletes in 2024
In 2024, Kenyan athletes, particularly women, made remarkable strides in athletics by breaking several world records. Below are the notable world records set by Kenyan athletes during this year.
Cruel Marathon Races and 3 Big Lessons from Paris Olympics
Ethiopia’s Tamirat Tola and Netherlands’ Siffan Hassan set new Olympic records to win the men’s and women’s marathon races at the Paris 2024 Olympics. In closely contested races, Tola triumphed in 2:06:26, while Hassan finished in 2:22:55. Lessons from the events emphasized the importance of speed, utilizing strengths, and the unpredictable nature of marathons.
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…
Mike Cartwright completes incredible 300th Marathon at the Laguna Phuket Marathon
Mike Cartwright, now 65 years old, started running marathons when he was about 46. This weekend, on 9th June 2024, he completed his 300th marathon in Thailand at the Laguna Phuket Marathon! “I started it as a way to train my body and mind and have a healthier lifestyle due to work stress. I had…
Radcliffe eyes New Course Records at Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon
Radcliffe, in this interesting-to-read press release from organizers of the Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Half Marathon, talks about the shoe technology in road running and the possibility of a world record being set, again, at the RAK half marathon in the women’s race. The former world record holder of the women’s marathon, who will be…