‘Back then I could afford an off-day’- Ackera Nugent reacts after obliterating Masai Russell’s world lead

Ackera Nugent reflected on the challenges of transitioning to professional athletics, admitting that unlike in college, she can no longer afford an off day as she strives for consistency and success. Jamaican youngster Ackera Nugent has opened up about the hustles of turning professional after shattering Masai Russell’s world lead in the 60m hurdles. Nugent…

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‘You are always going to have some resistance’- Michael Johnson reveals Grand Slam Track’s early struggles

Michael Johnson revealed that Grand Slam Track faced major hurdles early on, but persistence led to a breakthrough in securing top talent. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has explained why Grand Slam Track struggled to convince athletes to sign at first. The four-time Olympic champion revealed that getting athletes was one of the difficult things…

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‘You don’t really see that very often’

Keely Hodgkinson explains race preparation satisfaction, eager to transform athletics. Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson is satisfied with the preparations of the inaugural Keely Classic set for Birmingham on Saturday. The 22-year-old said she is happy that the organisers of the event chose to name it after her, making it unique because she’s still active…

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Raila’s supporters beaming with confidence ahead of AUC vote

Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga at prayers organized by ODM Women ahead of Africa Union Commission elections held of Saturday in Addis Ababa. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] A wave of optimism is sweeping through Nyanza ahead of the Africa Union Commission (AUC) chairperson elections scheduled for tomorrow in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Kenyans across the political divide expressed optimism that…

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New look: Nyashinski shaves off his dreadlocks

New look: Nyashinski shaves off his dreadlocks Kenyan rapper Nyashinski. PHOTO/@realshinski/Instagram Kenyan rapper and songwriter Nyamari Ongegu popularly known as Nyashinski has unveiled his new look after shaving off his signature dreadlocks. Taking to his official Instagram account on Friday, February 14, 2025, the Perfect Design hitmaker posted a photo of himself with an…

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