‘Very Allyson Felix-esque’- American icon draws comparison between track duo & the legendary Olympian

Justin Gatlin has tipped track and field youngsters Lisa Raye and Melanie Doggett for greatness following their impressive performance at the Milrose Games. Former world champion Justin Gatlin has drawn comparisons between track and field youngsters Lisa Raye and Melanie Doggett to the legendary Allyson Felix. The pair recently headlined the 2025 Milrose Games with…

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‘From Waterhouse to Wolmer’s to the world’ – Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce makes heartfelt $50K donation to her alma mater

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce donates $50K to Wolmer’s High School for Girls, honoring her roots and inspiring the next generation of Jamaican women. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce made an emotional return to Wolmer’s High School for Girls, where she once walked the halls as a young student with big dreams.  In a powerful gesture of gratitude…

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Why American legend Michael Johnson wants the young star to develop quietly

Michael Johnson cautions against comparing teen sprint sensation Gout Gout to Usain Bolt, emphasizing patience, gradual development and avoiding excessive pressure. Australian teen sensation Gout Gout has been making headlines since December, making his comparison with Usain Bolt inevitable. Gout Gout, 16,  defied the odds to smash the previous 200m record for his age, cutting…

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‘Kind of massive bad luck’- Keely Hodgkinson’s coach insists training had nothing to do with her injury

Keely Hodgkinson’s coach Jenny Meadows has insisted that training did not play any role in the Olympic champion’s injury that will affect her indoor season. Keely Hodgkinson’s coach Jenny Meadows has opened up about the unfortunate injury that locked Keely Hodgkinson out of the Keely Classic. Meadows explained that Keely Hodgkinson was in the shape…

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5 diplomatic factors and gaffes that could have played out in Raila’s AUC loss

5 diplomatic factors and gaffes that could have played out in Raila’s AUC loss Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. PHOTO/@RailaOdinga/X Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday, February 15, 2025, watched as the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship seat slipped away and tilted in favour of Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. Despite touring various countries,…

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‘Their future is secured’- Barnaba Korir urges calm amid family dispute over late Kelvin Kiptum’s affairs

Barnaba Korir has reassured that Kelvin Kiptum’s family’s future is secure while urging the public to avoid speculation and let them mourn in peace. Athletics Kenya Nairobi Region chair Barnaba Korir has weighed in on the ongoing conflict between Kelvin Kiptum’s parents, his wife and his management. The parents accused the athlete’s management company and…

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1,848 candidates apply for IEBC chairperson and commissioners positions

1,848 candidates apply for IEBC chairperson and commissioners positions IEBC selection panel chairperson Nelson Makanda takes oath of office on January 27, 2025. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/ParliamentKE 1,848 candidates have applied to be considered for the position of Chairperson and members of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement on Sunday, February 16, 2025,…

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Man files petition in Parliament seeking Wetangula’s ouster

National Assembly’s Speaker Moses Wetangula arrives for parliamentary sitting on January 16, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s woes have deepened after a public petition was filed before the House seeking his ouster. Nakuru activist Laban Omusundi filed the petition through the Clerk of the Assembly, urging Members of Parliament (MPs) to…

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Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested over money laundering claims

Former Mauritius Prime Minister arrested over money laundering claims Reuters 16th February, 2025 01:36 PM Former Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. PHOTO/@cemambo/X Former Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has been arrested and is facing money laundering charges, the state-run Financial Crimes Commission said early on Sunday. Jugnauth “is under arrest”, FCC spokesperson Ibrahim Rossaye…

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