‘She believed in me first’- Sha’Carri Richardson on when her grandmother Betty Harp flew to witness her success

Sha’Carri Richardson reflects on the unforgettable moment her grandmother, Betty Harp, took her first flight to support her. If your grandmother is willing to conquer her fears and take her first-ever flight, you know the moment is monumental. For Sha’Carri Richardson, that moment came in June 2021 at the U.S. Olympic Trials when Betty Harp…

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Stephen Francis sheds light on the rift between Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce & Elaine Thompson-Herah at MVP: ‘It became too much’

Both Fraser-Pryce & Thompson-Herah were teammates for a long time at MVP under Stephen Francis’ guidance, but their rise to becoming world class sprinters naturally created animosity between the two. Iconic Jamaican sprint coach Stephen Francis has provided rare insights into the strained relationship between sprinting legends Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah that ultimately led…

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Kenyan marathon star calls on court to punish ex-husband’s defiance in heartbreaking dispute

The 2018 Milano Marathon champion has filed a contempt case against her ex-husband over alleged defiance of court property orders. Former Commonwealth 10,000-meter champion Lucy Kabuu has filed a court application seeking to have her ex-husband, Jeremiah Maina, jailed for contempt. Kabuu accuses Maina of violating court orders regarding the division and management of their…

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Tanzanian MPs injured while traveling for EALA games

Kenya Members of Parliament in action at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) games in Bujumbura, Burundi. [File, Standard] Several Tanzanian Members of Parliament have been injured after they were involved in a road accident while traveling to Mombasa for East Africa Community Parliamentary Games, Alego Usonga MP Samwel Atandi has said. Speaking at Nairobi Railway Terminus,…

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Doris Petra makes final pitch ahead of FKF polls

The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Deputy President and Presidential candidate Doris Petra has rallied FKF delegates to vote for her as the new president in the FKF election set for tomorrow, Saturday 7, December 2024. Petra, leading the team blue ticket with Nick Mwendwa as deputy says she is the best candidate to succeed outgoing…

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Agriculture CS commits to strengthening collaboration with agribusiness players

Mwihia lauds local production of macadamia edible oils which can positively contribute to halving Kenya’s Kshs 200 billion annual edible oils import bill The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Dr Andrew Mwihia has disclosed that the Government has adopted a consultative engagement approach with agri-business players to foster accelerated agricultural transformation for…

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‘It’s not something I want’- Why Shericka Jackson is reluctant to accept ‘sprint queen’ title even as Usain Bolt dubs her Jamaica’s best prospect

Jamaican sprint sensation Shericka Jackson has mixed feelings about the expectations placed on her by Jamaicans and even sprinting greats like Usain Bolt. Jamaican sprinter Shericka Jackson, often hailed as the Caribbean nation’s “sprint queen,” has expressed mixed feelings about the lofty title as she continues her quest for an Olympic gold medal. Despite her…

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‘It compounds, not changes’ – Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce defends her ‘why’ amid Olympic setback speculation

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce on rediscovering purpose, overcoming challenges, and finding her ‘why’ after a tough Paris Olympics withdrawal. Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has opened up about finding her ‘why’ and embracing new challenges in the wake of her bittersweet 2024 season, which culminated in a heartbreaking withdrawal from the Paris Olympics 100m semifinals. Widely regarded…

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Accident injures Tanzanian MPs traveling to Mombasa for EALA games

Kenya Members of Parliament in action at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) games in Bujumbura, Burundi. [File, Standard] Several Tanzanian Members of Parliament have been injured after they were involved in a road accident while traveling to Mombasa for East Africa Community Parliamentary Games, Alego Usonga MP Samwel Atandi has said. Speaking at Nairobi Railway Terminus,…

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[VIDEO] Teen sensation Gout Gout runs one of the fastest 100m in Australian history as he gears up for training with Noah Lyles

Australian teen star Gout Gout showed his remarkable talents once again when he obliterated the field to clock one of the fastest 100m times ever witnessed in the country. Australian teen sensation Gout Gout has showcased his immense talents once again following another scorching run in Brisbane on Thursday. The 16-year-old Brisbane youngster destroyed the…

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