Faith, Jepchirchir get State honours after great season
Athletics bigwigs Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon and Peres Jepchirchir yesterday received State honours during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gard
By JONATHAN KOMEN 2 years ago
Faith, Jepchirchir get State honours after great season
It can only get better for Kipchoge and Faith
World 1500m champion Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon and two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge made it to the final shortlists for World Athle
By JONATHAN KOMEN 2 years ago
It can only get better for Kipchoge and Faith
Cherono and Kamworor lead top stars to Valencia
Valencia will once again become the epicentre of the running world on December 5 when it holds the Valencia Marathon, a World Athletics Elite Platinum
By JONATHAN KOMEN AND AGENCIES 2 years ago
Cherono and Kamworor lead top stars to Valencia
Vote for Kipchoge and Faith
Faith Chepngétich Kipyegon and Eliud Kipchoge, the duo two-time Olympic champions, are among nominees for World Athlete of the Year awards set for Dec
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Vote for Kipchoge and Faith
Glowing tributes at champ Tirop's send-off
DP Ruto, ODM leader Raila among host of dignitaries that sent tributes to the family with family urging authorities to allow parents inherit property.
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Glowing tributes at champ Tirop's send-off
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Eldoret City Marathon winners to walk away with Sh3.5m each
It is only a matter of hours before top performers of the Eldoret City Marathon are feted in a momentous award ceremony.
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Eldoret City Marathon winners to walk away with Sh3.5m each
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Agnes Tirop: Final moments of slain Kenyan athlete
The police have launched a hunt for the lover of international athletics star Agnes Jebet Tirop whose lifeless body was discovered in her house in Ite
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Agnes Tirop: Final moments of slain Kenyan athlete
Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop found dead
She had stab wounds in the abdomen, Barnaba Korir, the chairperson of Athletics Kenya in Nairobi Region told The Standard.
By Brian Okoth and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Kenyan athlete Agnes Tirop found dead
Why the muted reception for Team Kenya stars who made country proud in Tokyo?
Oguna’s response on why no government official showed up to welcome team sends tongues wagging.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 2 years ago
Why the muted reception for Team Kenya stars who made country proud in Tokyo?
Kipchoge to anchor a relatively young squad
World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge is no doubt the oldest athlete in the track and field team heading to Tokyo Games next month.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 2 years ago
Kipchoge to anchor a relatively young squad
New stars born at Eldoret City Marathon
It was the biggest race staged after the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
New stars born at Eldoret City Marathon
The newly introduced electronic timing worked flawlessly in the race
It was a day that started with huge expectations given the one-year boredom without sports action.
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
The newly introduced electronic timing worked flawlessly in the race
Wait, it’s hours away before stars battle at Eldoret City Marathon
On Sunday around 7am, the stars will have gathered at the athletics universe; all ready to collide in the most spectacular fashion imaginable.
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Wait, it’s hours away before stars battle at Eldoret City Marathon
Top stars set for tough duel in Eldoret City Marathon contest
They have crossed the seas, stole the headlines and shipped home millions from foreign lands.
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Top stars set for tough duel in Eldoret City Marathon contest
Numerous turns make Eldoret City Marathon course exciting
The clock is ticking!
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
Numerous turns make Eldoret City Marathon course exciting
NOC-K defends national team’s move to Mombasa
Malkia Strikers opt to pitch tent in coast since it lies in almost similar altitude with Japanese capital.
By Rodgers Eshitemi and Jonathan Komen 2 years ago
NOC-K defends national team’s move to Mombasa
Chepng’etich bows to Ethiopia’s Yehualaw in New Delhi race
Ethiopia pulled a fast on Kenyans as they produced brilliant shows at the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon yesterday.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 3 years ago
Chepng’etich bows to Ethiopia’s Yehualaw in New Delhi race
It was my mistake: Manangoi confesses, apologises to country after two-year ban
Apart from world champion Timothy Cheruiyot, Manangoi was expected to win a medal.
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 3 years ago
It was my mistake: Manangoi confesses, apologises to country after two-year ban
Is London Marathon runner up Kipchumba the next road king?
While a young boy at Chepkatet village, near Eldoret International Airport, Kipchumba could see aircraft take off and land at the airport. He...
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 3 years ago
Is London Marathon runner up Kipchumba the next road king?
Iten plans to control foreign clubs
Olympic Games bound teams from world’s biggest economies like USA, Britain, Germany and The...
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 3 years ago
Iten plans to control foreign clubs
Jipcho, man who made Keino great
The death of athletics legend Ben Jipcho yesterday rekindled memories of...
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 3 years ago
Jipcho, man who made Keino great
Sports investments: Local sports personalities are reaping big after planning well for their future
How our sportsmen and women are spending money from their sweat
By Rodgers Eshitemi and Jonathan Komen 3 years ago
Sports investments: Local sports personalities are reaping big after planning well for their future
Are virtual races now way to go after Impossible Games show?
The Covid-19 pandemic has sent the athletics world into a successful reinvention of the sport thanks to virtual races.
By DENNIS OKEYO AND JONATHAN KOMEN 3 years ago
Are virtual races now way to go after Impossible Games show?
The fall of athletics giants that laid Kenya's golden egg
That’s since 1954 when the late Nyantika Maiyoro became the first Kenyan to compete international at the...
By Edward Kosut and Jonathan Komen 3 years ago
The fall of athletics giants that laid Kenya's golden egg
Athletics: Adak boss asks runners to adhere to anti-doping regulations
Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak) has called on athletes to stick to anti-doping regulations as they protect themselves from coronavirus.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 4 years ago
Athletics: Adak boss asks runners to adhere to anti-doping regulations
Big challenge for Kenya as World Under-20 Athletics Championships postponed
Most athletes will be locked out as they will be past required age of competition.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 4 years ago
Big challenge for Kenya as World Under-20 Athletics Championships postponed
Know your marathon team to 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Athletics Kenya named five men and five women to the national team including...
By DENNIS OKEYO AND JONATHAN KOMEN 4 years ago
Know your marathon team to 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games
Low key World Championships selections at Nyayo Stadium
It's a low key national trials at Nyayo Stadium
By DENNIS OKEYO AND JONATHAN KOMEN 4 years ago
Low key World Championships selections at Nyayo Stadium
Keitany, Kamworor set for New York Marathon
There is star power in women’s line-up and a pretty shallow men’s squad
By JONATHAN KOMEN AND AGENCIES 4 years ago
Keitany, Kamworor set for New York Marathon
Athletics: Obiri targets double win in Doha
She wants to match Vivian Cheruiyot's exploits at the 2011 World Championships in Daegu
By JONATHAN KOMEN 4 years ago
Athletics: Obiri targets double win in Doha
Athletics: Cheprot says nothing beats humanity
His selfless and heroic act won the hearts of many sports lovers across the globe
By JONATHAN KOMEN 4 years ago
Athletics: Cheprot says nothing beats humanity
Central leaders mum as Ruto allies dare Uhuru over graft
Before the 2017 General Election, David Murathe, one-time Jubilee Party honcho, went on national television and like an oracle, predicted
By Jacob Ngetich and Jonathan Komen 5 years ago
Central leaders mum as Ruto allies dare Uhuru over graft
Cheroben and Chelimo headline Valencia Half Marathon show
World Half Marathon Championships silver medallist Abraham Cheroben will start as favourite at the Media Maratón de Valencia Trinidad Alfonso, an IAAF
By JONATHAN KOMEN 5 years ago
Cheroben and Chelimo headline Valencia Half Marathon show
Chebet to lead Kenyans in Frankfurt Marathon
Chebet to lead Kenyan stars in Frankfurt Marathon
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 5 years ago
Chebet to lead Kenyans in Frankfurt Marathon
Masai and Defar set for Amsterdam showdown
Cherono takes on Bekele in men’s battle on Sunday
By JONATHAN KOMEN 5 years ago
Masai and Defar set for Amsterdam showdown
Rono, Korir lined up for Toronto Marathon
. Kiprotich will be the first Olympic champ to compete in the Canadian race
By Stephen Rutto and Jonathan Komen 5 years ago
Rono, Korir lined up for Toronto Marathon
Athletics: Brigid Kosgei is Kenya’s sole competitor in women’s race
Kirui, Chumba and Kipkemoi to take on strong line up in America’s Windy City.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 5 years ago
Athletics: Brigid Kosgei is Kenya’s sole competitor in women’s race
Kenya’s one shoe wonders: They are better remembered for the missing shoe or rather competing shoeless
Kenyan athletes require no prop to stand tall in the sports arena as they have always produced brilliant shows in global competitions.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 5 years ago
Kenya’s one shoe wonders: They are better remembered for the missing shoe or rather competing shoeless
Kiptanui, Kipkirui lined up for Delhi 121km race
USA’s Leonard Korir and New Zealand’s Zane Robertson are in the mix
By JONATHAN KOMEN 5 years ago
Kiptanui, Kipkirui lined up for Delhi 121km race
Berlin show whets Kenya’s super Sunday
The fierce battle at the Berlin Marathon this morning sets the adrenaline pulse racing.
By JONATHAN KOMEN 5 years ago
Berlin show whets Kenya’s super Sunday
Woman loses three children in Lake Baringo boat tragedy
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