The Kip Keino Classic World Continental Tour Gold meeting has quickly become one of Africa’s most anticipated athletics events, drawing a constellation of global stars and local heroes to Nairobi’s vibrant stage. As athletes and fans converge on the Kenyan capital, the atmosphere is charged with excitement, anticipation, and the promise of memorable performances. Gabby…
There are occasions when a few athletes lead journalists in circles as they seek interviews. Conversely, journalists can sometimes become overbearing, following athletes everywhere instead of giving them space to relax and spend time with their families. As both a journalist and a runner, I have learned a lot from my experiences in these two…
Many local Kenyan sponsors in areas where Kenyan athletes train, including banks, telecommunications companies, and other private enterprises, actively support the rapidly growing number of road races held throughout the country. These Kenyan sponsors contribute by providing financial backing, organising logistics, and promoting the events, which have led to an increase in both the number…
Below is a press release from the Challenge Sir Bani Yas organisers and ICARUS Sports Challenge Sir Bani Yas concluded with decisive performances in both professional races, as Jonas Schomburg (GER) claimed victory in the men’s race on his birthday and Katrine Græsbøll Christensen (DEN) took the win in the women’s race. Racing on the unique island course, the professional field delivered a compelling…
Rainy weather in Eldoret affects runners’ training Due to the rainy conditions, there had not been a suitable all-weather track facility for these athletes to train on in Eldoret over the previous weeks. This was in April 2013. Kenyan athletes were preparing for the World Championships that were to happen in Moscow from the 10th…
Here is a press release from the 16th edition of the OTSO Ultra Trail Serra del Montsant Costa Daurada 2025 The Serra de Montsant experienced on October 11th, an unforgettable day with the celebration of the 16th edition of the Otso Ultra Trail Serra de Montsant – Costa Daurada, an event already established as one of the most emblematic…
2015 World Champion and Kenya’s Team Captain to the World Athletic Championships in Japan, Julius Yego will be among the Kenyan athletes to watch on Thursday, 18th, on Day 6 of the Tokyo 25 World Championships. During the qualification rounds, Yego threw a season’s best of 85.96m on his first attempt, surpassing the automatic qualification…
The stakes will be high for Kenyans on the fifth day of the Tokyo 25 World Championships, on Wednesday 17th, as they run in the women’s 3000m steeplechase and men’s 1500m finals. After Faith Kipyegon won the gold medal on Day 4, Kenyans now have faith again on the other Faith in the women’s steeplechase….
Below is a list of Kenyan athletes who will compete on the third day of the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The schedule is indicated in Kenyan times. The main event of the day will be the men’s 3000m steeplechase final that will happen in the evening. 1:30HRS Kenyan Athletes in the Men’s Marathon Kennedy…
At the Paris Olympic Games last year, the Kenyan women won the most medals compared to their male counterparts. Beatrice Chebet won two gold medals in the women’s 10,000m and 5,000m events. Faith Kipyegon won the other gold medal in the women’s 1500m. Today, inside the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Chebet will be part…
A day before the start of the Tokyo 25 World Athletics Championships, a press conference featuring World Athletics president Sebastian Coe took place. He had a great message for the people of Japan and the world. He shared his fond memories, the commitment to stage a great event, and the numbers so far that indicate…
Two days before the Tokyo 25 World Athletics Championships kick off, Mondo Duplantis had a busy day out of the field. He attended a Puma pre-championship presser before later joining Usain Bolt, his fellow Ultimate World Championship promoter, at a party. Bolt is the Ultimate Legend, while Duplantis is the Ultimate Star of the Ultimate…
