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Odero Charles

Faith Kipyegon clocks 3mins 50:37secs at Diamond League, missing the World record by only 0.3secs

Faith Kipyegon on Wednesday eveing clocked a stunning 3:50.37 to miss Ethiopian Genzebe Dibaba‘s world record by three tenths of a second (0.3secs.) in the women's 1500m at the Monaco Diamond League.

By Odero Charles 5 days ago

Faith Kipyegon clocks 3mins 50:37secs at Diamond League, missing the World record by only 0.3secs

Julius Yego wins bronze in Javelin at Commonwealth Games

Julius Yego wins bronze in Javelin at Commonwealth Games

By Odero Charles 8 days ago

Pictures: Korir gifts his Jersey to a Colombian boy holding a placard written in Swahili

Pictures: Korir gifts his Jersey to a Colombian boy holding a placard written in Swahili

By Odero Charles 7 days ago

World U20: Korir and Kimosong win silver and bronze for Kenya in 3000m

World U20: Korir and Kimosong win silver and bronze for Kenya in 3000m

By Odero Charles 9 days ago

Kenya's Kibiwott and Amos Serem win gold and bronze in 3000m steeplechase as India's Avinash bags silver

India’s Avinash Sable settled for the silver after he clocked 8:11.20– that was his personal best and also a national record.

By Odero Charles 9 days ago

Kenya's Kibiwott and Amos Serem win gold and bronze in 3000m steeplechase as India's Avinash bags silver

World U20: Faith Cherotich bags gold for Kenya in 3000m steeplechase

Faith Cherotich on Friday put Kenya on the global map after sprinting to victory in the 3000m steeplechase final

By Odero Charles 10 days ago

World U20: Faith Cherotich bags gold for Kenya in 3000m steeplechase

World U20: Cheruiyot bags gold for Kenya in 1500m

Reynold Cheruiyot on Thursday earned Kenya its second gold medal at the ongoing 2022 World Athletics Under-20 championships in Cali,

By Odero Charles 11 days ago

World U20: Cheruiyot bags gold for Kenya in 1500m

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire most abused Premier League players - study

Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are the most abused Premier League players on Twitter

By Odero Charles 12 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire most abused Premier League players - study

Commonwealth Games: Heartbreak as World champion Korir disqualified in 400m

World and Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir's hopes of winning the 2022 Commonwealth Games went up in smoke on Wednesday evening after he was disqualified

By Odero Charles 12 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Heartbreak as World champion Korir disqualified in 400m

Omanyala sails through to final of Men's 100M at 11.30pm, Kenya's Imeta fails to qualify

Reigning African champion Ferdinand Omanyala on Wednesday evening sailed through to the finals of the 100m at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games

By Odero Charles 12 days ago

Omanyala sails through to final of Men's 100M at 11.30pm, Kenya's Imeta fails to qualify

Betty Chelangat wins Kenya's first gold medal at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships

Kenya’s Betty Chelangat on Tuesday produced a powerful display to take Kenya’s first gold medal at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships

By Odero Charles 14 days ago

Betty Chelangat wins Kenya's first gold medal at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships

Commonwealth Games: Omanyala and Imeta Samwel have qualified for the semi-finals of the 100m

Ferdinand Omayala has qualified for the 100m semi-finals at the Commonwealth Games after clocking 10.07s seconds.

By Odero Charles 13 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Omanyala and Imeta Samwel have qualified for the semi-finals of the 100m

Moraa sails to 800m semis at Commonwealth Games

Kenya's Mary Moraa on Wednesday won the Commonwealth Games 2022 800m women's Heat 1 to qualify for the semifinals.

By Odero Charles 13 days ago

Moraa sails to 800m semis at Commonwealth Games

Simiu and Kibiwott wins silver and bronze for Kenya as Jacob Kiplimo secures Gold for Uganda

Kenyan duo of Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Kibiwott Kandie finished second and third respectively in the men’s 10000m at the commonwealth games to take Kenya’s medal tally to four.

By Odero Charles 13 days ago

Simiu and Kibiwott wins silver and bronze for Kenya as Jacob Kiplimo secures Gold for Uganda

Kenya wins bronze, Uganda gold, Tanzania silver at Commonwealth men's marathon

Kenya’s Michael Githae won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, United Kingom.

By Odero Charles 16 days ago

Kenya wins bronze, Uganda gold, Tanzania silver at Commonwealth men's marathon

Margaret Wangari Muriuki bags silver for Kenya in the women's marathon

Margaret Wangari Muriuki on Saturday afternoon scooped silver in women’s marathon to give Kenya second medal at the Commonwealth games in Birmingham.

By Odero Charles 16 days ago

Margaret Wangari Muriuki bags silver for Kenya in the women's marathon

Pomp and colour as Commonwealth Games begin in UK

Fireworks, jubilations and historic presentations of art, music and craft marked the 2022 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Birmingham

By Odero Charles 17 days ago

Pomp and colour as Commonwealth Games begin in UK

Moraa claims Kenya's last medal at World Athletics Championships after finishing third in women's 800m

Kenya's Mary Moraa on Monday morning claimed bronze in the women's 800m after finishing third behind Athing Mu of USA and Kelly Hodgkingson of Great Britain.

By Odero Charles 22 days ago

Moraa claims Kenya's last medal at World Athletics Championships after finishing third in women's 800m

Emmanuel Kipkirui Korir delivers second Gold medal for Kenya in men's 800m final

Kenya’s Emmanuel Korir on Sunday morning won the men’s 800 meters at the World Athletics Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene.

By Odero Charles 23 days ago

Emmanuel Kipkirui Korir delivers second Gold medal for Kenya in men's 800m final

Beatrice Chebet clinches silver for Kenya in women's 5,000m

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet on Sunday morning produced a valiant effort to win silver in the women's 5000m final in Oregon.

By Odero Charles 23 days ago

Beatrice Chebet clinches silver for Kenya in women's 5,000m

Arsenal demolish Chelsea 4-0 -Tuchel reveals why they were beaten

Arsenal on Sunday morning thrashed Chelsea 4-0 in Orlando to win the Florida Cup and continue their impressive pre-season.

By Odero Charles 22 days ago

Arsenal demolish Chelsea 4-0 -Tuchel reveals why they were beaten

Mary Moraa through to 800m finals in Oregon

Mary Moraa on Saturday boosted Kenta's chances of winning a second gold medal at the 2022 World Championships in Oregon

By Odero Charles 23 days ago

Mary Moraa through to 800m finals in Oregon

Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane beats Mo Salah to African Player of the Year award

Sadio Mane was on Thursday named as the African Football of the Year ahead of Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Chelsea's Edouard Mendy in the voting.

By Odero Charles 25 days ago

Bayern Munich's Sadio Mane beats Mo Salah to African Player of the Year award

African javelin champion Yego out of World Championships, finishes eighth

Reigning African champion Julius Yego on Friday bowed out of the ongoing 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA.

By Odero Charles 24 days ago

African javelin champion Yego out of World Championships, finishes eighth

Omanyala: Let's stop pointing fingers, the government helped in my US VISA saga

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala on Friday called upon Kenyans to stop pointing fingers at the government regarding his VISA saga

By Odero Charles 24 days ago

Omanyala: Let's stop pointing fingers, the government helped in my US VISA saga

Moraa and Korir sail through to the semi-finals of the women's 800m race

Kenya’s hopes of winning a second gold medal at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Oregon, USA received a huge boost

By Odero Charles 24 days ago

Moraa and Korir sail through to the semi-finals of the women's 800m race

Commonwealth Games: Omanyala arrives in Birmingham

Reigning African 100m champion Ferdinand Omanyala has arrived in Birmingham where he looks forwards to put behind his Oregon tribulation.

By Odero Charles 24 days ago

Commonwealth Games: Omanyala arrives in Birmingham

Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto wins gold in women's 3,000 steeplechase as Kenya's Chespol finishes 13th

Norah Jeruto delivered a devastating display of front running to win the world 3,000 metres steeplechase title in a massive championship record

By Odero Charles 26 days ago

Kazakhstan's Norah Jeruto wins gold in women's 3,000 steeplechase as Kenya's Chespol finishes 13th

Kenyan trio of Margaret Chelimo , Gloria Kite and Beatrice Chebet all in women's 5000m final, Semenya out

Kenyan trio of Margaret Chelimo Kipkemboi, Gloria Kite and Beatrice Chebet all on Thursday morning qualified for the women's 5000m final

By Odero Charles 26 days ago

Kenyan trio of Margaret Chelimo , Gloria Kite and Beatrice Chebet all in women's 5000m final, Semenya out

Noah Kibet, Emmanuel Korir, Wycliffe Kinyamal and Emmanuel Wanyonyi all qualify for finals of men's 800m

Tokyo Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir is one step away from qualifying for the finals of the men's 800m at the World Athletics Championship

By Odero Charles 25 days ago

Noah Kibet, Emmanuel Korir, Wycliffe Kinyamal and Emmanuel Wanyonyi all qualify for finals of men's 800m

Timothy Cheruiyot and Abel Kipsang finish 6th and 7th respectively as Britain's Jake wins men's 1500m race

Jake Wightman of Great Britain produced a stunning run to take 1500m gold.

By Odero Charles 27 days ago

Timothy Cheruiyot and Abel Kipsang finish 6th and 7th respectively as Britain's Jake wins men's 1500m race

AK President Jack Tuwei dismisses 32-joyriders claim

Athletics Kenya on Monday evening called out individuals claiming there was manipulation and delay tactics for Ferdinand Omanyala’s visa delay

By Odero Charles 28 days ago

AK President Jack Tuwei dismisses 32-joyriders claim

Conseslus Kipruto bags bronze in 3000m steeplechase

Two-time defending champion Conseslus Kipruto grabbed bronze in 3,000m steeplechase at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon, United States

By Odero Charles 27 days ago

Conseslus Kipruto bags bronze in 3000m steeplechase

Cheruiyot and Abel Kipsang to defend 1500m title on Wednesday after booking a slot in the finals

World champion Timothy Cheruiyot will battle to defend his 1500m crown on Wednesday after booking a slot in the finals

By Odero Charles 28 days ago

Cheruiyot and Abel Kipsang to defend 1500m title on Wednesday after booking a slot in the finals

Heartbreak as 400m hurdler Mpoke bows out of World Championship

Kenya's hopes of winning a medal in the men's 400 metres hurdles at the ongoing 2022 World Athletics Championships in Oregon

By Odero Charles 28 days ago

Heartbreak as 400m hurdler Mpoke bows out of World Championship

Few hours to GO! Kipyegon carries Kenya's gold medal hopes ahead of 5.50am 1500m final

All eyes will be on Faith Kipyegon Tuesday from 5.50am (East African Time) when the double Olympic champion takes on the field to try and end Kenya’s gold medal

By Odero Charles 28 days ago

Few hours to GO! Kipyegon carries Kenya's gold medal hopes ahead of 5.50am 1500m final

Africa fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala fails to qualify for the 100m final

Africa fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala on Sunday morning failed to qualify for the 100m final after finishing 5th in heat 3 of the semi-finals

By Odero Charles 30 days ago

Africa fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala fails to qualify for the 100m final

Omanyala breaks silence on his challenges and future after exiting World Championships in Oregon

Omanyala failed to make it to the final of the race on Sunday morning when he clocked 10.14 seconds to finish fifth in his semifinal heat

By Odero Charles 29 days ago

Omanyala breaks silence on his challenges and future after exiting World Championships in Oregon

Omanyala responds to reports that he did some workout on the plane before his 100m heats

Africa's fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala was able to compete in the World Athletics Championships on Saturday morning after boarding three flights totaling more than 20 hours

By Odero Charles 30 days ago

Omanyala responds to reports that he did some workout on the plane before his 100m heats

Obiri and Chelimo bag Kenya's first medals in Oregon

Hellen Obiri and Margaret Chelimo on Saturday night won Kenya its first two medals after bagging silver and bronze in the women's 10,000 metres

By Odero Charles 30 days ago

Obiri and Chelimo bag Kenya's first medals in Oregon

Kenya loses bid to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships

Tokyo held a delayed Olympics last year behind closed doors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Odero Charles 1 month ago

Kenya loses bid to host the 2025 World Athletics Championships

PHOTOS: Angela Okutoyi lands at JKIA- receives rousing welcome

Okutoyi now turns her focus to the US Open Junior Tennis Championships.

By Odero Charles 1 month ago

PHOTOS: Angela Okutoyi lands at JKIA- receives rousing welcome

Angela Okutoyi reaches historic final in Wimbledon

Rising tennis star Angela Okutoyi on Friday made another huge leap in the history books after becoming the first ever-Kenyan player to make it to the finals of a Grand Slam

By Odero Charles 1 month ago

Angela Okutoyi reaches historic final in Wimbledon

2023 Afcon postponed to 2024

The 34th edition of AFCON initially scheduled for June to July next year in Ivory Coast will take place between January and February 2024

By Odero Charles 1 month ago

2023 Afcon postponed to 2024

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