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…
In a bold and unexpected twist, Olympic 200-meter champion Gabby Thomas will abandon her signature sprint to take on Kenya’s rising force Mercy Oketch in the 400 meters at the Kip Keino Classic on April 24 a move that has instantly transformed the race into one of the most compelling matchups of the season….
7th edition Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour Gold was officially launched on today, setting the stage for another high-profile night of athletics on April 24. Organisers used the launch to reaffirm the event’s growing stature on the global circuit, while highlighting the continued support of Absa Bank, which has served as the title sponsor…
Nairobi is set to once again host world class athletics as the Kip Keino Classic returns on April 24, with organisers promising a strong lineup of elite competitors from across the globe. The one-day meet, to be held at Nyayo National Stadium, continues to grow in stature, attracting Olympic champions, world title holders and emerging…
