Sheila Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium finish at the 53rd edition of the New York Marathon with defending champion Hellen Obiri second and Vivian Cheruiyot finished third. Sheila Chepkirui claimed an emphatic victory at the 53rd edition of the New York Marathon on Sunday, running a time of 02:24:35. Chepkirui led an all-Kenyan podium finish…
Nageeye went toe-to-toe with Chebet before outckicking him in the final 400 meters to win the race in 2:07:39. Somali-born Dutch marathoner Abdi Nageeye showcased his tactical brilliance and endurance to win the 2024 New York City Marathon on a sweltering Sunday afternoon. Nageeye outpaced Kenya’s Evans Chebet in a thrilling final stretch, crossing the…
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and 34 others hospitalised after lightning struck a church on Saturday during a prayer service in Lamwo District in Northern Uganda. Most of the injured have been evacuated to Paluda Health Center III for treatment. According to police, the victims of the November 2 strike are aged between…
Gabby Thomas has opened up about how the strengths of Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in 400m hurdles made the rest of the team run without pressure to win the Olympics 4x400m relay gold. Three-time Paris Olympics champion Gabby Thomas says running with her American compatriot Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in the 4x400m meant they could run pressure-free. Thomas feels…
AFC Leopards coach Tomas Trucha will face further questions from supporters after his team lost a second straight match, following defeat to Ulinzi Stars in Meru. AFC Leopards’ poor run of form continued when they suffered a second straight league loss following a 2-0 defeat away to Ulinzi Stars on Sunday. Ingwe headed into the…
Olympic bronze medalist Brittany Brown was treated to a heroine’s welcome at her former University of Iowa, making an appearance at a football game. Olympic bronze medalist Brittany Brown is enjoying her track and field off-season, recently making a much-anticipated return to her alma mater, the University of Iowa. The visit was a nostalgic and…
The National Men’s Soccer team Harambee stars hosts South Sudan today in the return leg of the Africa Nations championship first round regional qualifiers at the Nelson Mandela stadium in Uganda . Harambee stars were beaten 2-0 by South Sudan in the first leg held in Juba and must overturn the results to advance…
Gabby Thomas has shared her lifelong dream of opening a hospital, combining her passion for healthcare and health equity with her influential platform as an athlete to address disparities. Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has always been more than an elite athlete; she is a force for social change with a passion for healthcare. Beyond…
The French ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet, presided over the signing of a deal between Iten town (popularly referred to as the home of athletic champions) and Miramas city in France on Saturday, which will see coaches from the county trained in France. Noting that sports can be used to bring about gender equality, the…
President William Ruto with Millie Odhiambo (Suba-North MP) addressing Wananchi during the commissioning of the Rusinga Ring Road, Homa Bay County. [PCS] “The year 2005 marked a turning point in my life. I was in my office, working late, when I got a call from a friend, Prof Jacqueline Oduol, who was at the time, working as…
NAVI MUMBAI, INDIA – OCTOBER 21: Amalia Martina Villarreal of USA celebrates with her team mates after scoring her teams first goal during the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 Quarter Final match between USA and Nigeria at DY Patil Stadium on October 21, 2022 in Navi Mumbai, India. (Photo by Joern Pollex – FIFA/FIFA…
Robert Kiprop has explained why he dedicated his Iten cross-country crown to his home supporters. Robert Kiprop dedicated his Cross-Country victory in Iten on Saturday, November 2 to his passionate hometown fans. The 2019 African Games 5000m champion was encouraged to compete in the third leg of the Athletics Kenya Cross-Country series by his family…
Kenyans Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet and American Gabby Thomas did not come out on top in the social media vote for the World Athlete of the Year Award but who was the surprise winner? Olympics 100m champion Julien Alfred may be coming from St Lucia, a country whose population is just over 179,000, but she…
Olympic champion Noah Lyles fuses fashion with athleticism, creating a distinct “rock-star track star” persona as he captivates audiences, redefining the limits of speed and self-expression. Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles is a man who dominates the track as much with his style as he does with his speed. On a sultry August evening in…
Kiprop who claimed victory in a fiercely contested men’s 10km race at the historic ground in Iten has now shifted his focus abroad. After clinching victory in the third leg of Athletics Kenya’s (AK) Cross-Country series in Iten on Saturday, Robert Kiprop has set his sights on the 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships. The 27-year-old…