Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team underlined the country’s growing strength in sprint relays after storming to an African record and booking a place at next year’s World Athletics Championships. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui and Mercy Chebet clocked a historic 3:09.87 at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, smashing the previous…
Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Kenya after making history by becoming the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier in a competitive marathon. The marathon sensation arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to jubilant scenes following his record-breaking run of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, a feat that…
Kenya’s rising wrestling stars have once again put the country on the continental map after securing four medals at the African U17 Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, in a performance that underlined the growing strength of the sport in the country. The youthful squad, competing against some of the continent’s finest young wrestlers, delivered spirited…
Ugandan runner Dorrine Chesang and Kenya’s Koech Cheruiyot were crowned champions of the Eldoret City Marathon after dominant performances in the women’s and men’s races respectively on Sunday. Chesang powered to victory in the women’s race after clocking 2:30:26, holding off a strong challenge from Kenya’s Margaret Muruiki who finished second in 2:30:45. Jackline…
NOCK Deputy President Barnabas Korir has joined the growing list of athletics stakeholders in congratulating Kenyan runners following their outstanding performances at the London Marathon. Korir lauded Sabastian Sawe for his historic run, where he stormed to victory in a remarkable 1:59:30, describing the feat as a proud moment for Kenyan athletics and a continuation…
Gabby Thomas, the reigning Olympic 200-meter champion, delivered a statement performance on Friday night, winning both the 100 meters and 200 meters at the Absa Kip Keino Classic and setting a new meet record in the latter. Competing at Nyayo National Stadium, Thomas first claimed the 100 meters in 11.01 seconds, narrowly missing her…
Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered an eye-catching performance to win the men’s 1500m at the Absa Kip Keino Classic on Friday. Stepping out of his preferred two-lap event, Wanyonyi proved his versatility by powering to victory in a personal best time of 3:34.11. He held off a strong challenge from Olympic 1500m bronze medallist…
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas is among a host of elite athletes who have already arrived in the country ahead of the highly anticipated Kip Keino Classic set for Friday evening. The World Athletics Continental Tour Gold label event will be staged at Nyayo National Stadium, with action scheduled to run from 4pm to 9pm in…
Eldoret City Marathon Race Director Moses Tanui has called on coaches to rally more short-distance runners to take part in this year’s race, pointing to new categories and incentives designed to broaden competition. Speaking ahead of the registration deadline, Tanui unveiled the Governor’s One Mile race, a new addition aimed at attracting speed-focused athletes…
The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has held its second wellness medical camp in Nairobi, reinforcing efforts to promote preventive healthcare among media practitioners. The initiative, conceived two years ago by SJAK members, seeks to help journalists detect potential health issues early. The association has so far partnered with LifeCare Hospitals and Holistic to…
