Category: Running
What happened to the unique and tough Kass marathon that began in Kapsabet and ended in Eldoret?
Kass Marathon was one of the most popular marathons in Kenya, given its venue. It had the best support from the local community, who would line up the entire route from the starting line in Kapsabet town (the source of champions) to the finish line in Eldoret town (the city of champions). The biggest percentage…
Diagonals: An essential form of Speed Workout for runners
When a coach says you go out and do some 400m intervals, twenty five times on the track, it sounds overwhelming. The fact that you will still have twenty four other repeats to do after one interval does not make the situation any better. However, a 50-minute diagonals exercise on a football pitch could serve…
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.
Chebet and Kipyegon show class as they advance to the final of women’s 5000m
Joshua Cheptegei bagged the first track gold medal, as other big protagonists at the Games, including Faith Kipyegon, Sifan Hassan, and Beatrice Chebet, advanced to the final of the women’s 5000m. The second day of Athletics at the Stade De France Stadium was full of excitement. Crowds packed the stadium to witness track action for…
Men 10000m preview: 56 years later, do Kenya’s trio of Mateiko, Kimeli and Kibet stand a chance to win gold?
The first final on track for Athletics will be the men 10000m, which is the final event scheduled on the second day of Athletics at the Stade De France Stadium. The elusive men’s 10,000m gold for Kenya Most of the previews on the 10000m event tend to overlook the Kenyans, but perhaps understandably so since…
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…