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Jonathan Komen

'King' Omanyala shows no respect for rivals

Omanyala, Moraa and Richardson whet Kenyan fans' appetite at Kip Keino Classic.

'King' Omanyala shows no respect for rivals

No Fraser-Pryce, No problem as world beaters collide at Kip Keino Classic meet

No Fraser-Pryce, No problem as world beaters collide at Kip Keino Classic meet

Five stars to watch at Kip Keino Classic

Five stars to watch at Kip Keino Classic

Unstoppable Kipyegon lays the marker in Doha meeting

Unstoppable Kipyegon lays the marker in Doha meeting

Olympic champ Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and America's Richardson set for Kip Keino Classic

Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica and USA's Shacarri Richardson are among the star attractions at the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classic meet set for Kasarani Stadium on May 13.

Olympic champ Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and America's Richardson set for Kip Keino Classic

Childhood hardships that fuel stars at London Marathon

World record holder Brigid dropped out of school for lack of school fees while Mo Farah was a refugee in Somalia.

Childhood hardships that fuel stars at London Marathon

Jepchirchir, Brigid set to light up London streets on Sunday

Peres is seeking to extend her unbeaten run, which has seen her win two major marathons since bagging the Olympic title.

Jepchirchir, Brigid set to light up London streets on Sunday

It's Kipruto v Bekele at London Marathon

Kenyan men have won 16 titles in the United Kingdom's premier race since inception in 1981.

It's Kipruto v Bekele at London Marathon

Why Boston Marathon produces unique winners

Kipchoge is used to flat courses like Berlin and London, which have pacesetters.

Why Boston Marathon produces unique winners

All eyes on Eliud Kipchoge ahead of Boston marathon

A hair-raising showdown looms this evening when Kenya’s top marathoners battle for jewels at the 127th Boston Marathon.

All eyes on Eliud Kipchoge ahead of Boston marathon

Will Kipchoge emerge a five star general in Boston Marathon?

The two-time Olympic marathon champion longs to make it five wins out of six WMM series races.

Will Kipchoge emerge a five star general in Boston Marathon?

Youngsters set to battle for slots to Africa showpiece

AK to name team to Africa Under 18 and Under 20 Championships on Friday and Saturday.

Youngsters set to battle for slots to Africa showpiece

What next for Omanyala?

Africa 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala carried his fine form to the world indoor tour as he beat Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy in men’s 60m dash in France.

By 3 months ago

What next for Omanyala?

Kenya dodges athletics ban, fears remain

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, during a council meeting on Wednesday in Rome, Italy, said Kenya had made impressive progress in the fight against doping.

By 5 months ago

Kenya dodges athletics ban, fears remain

Is Kenya staring at a possible ban? Wada and AIU will hold a meeting today to discuss the fate of Kenyan athletics

Kenya is on the brink of being kicked out of international athletics competitions over rising doping cases among her athletes.

By 6 months ago

Is Kenya staring at a possible ban? Wada and AIU will hold a meeting today to discuss the fate of Kenyan athletics

Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui targets 2023 worlds in Fukuoka

Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui is determined to perform well at the Fukuoka Marathon on December 4.

By 6 months ago

Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui targets 2023 worlds in Fukuoka

Doping: Are our athletes getting fixed and who benefits from it?

The first doping case was reported on March 26, 1988. So far, more than 200 athletes have failed doping tests, with the highest number, including high-profile athletes, netted this year.

By 6 months ago

Doping: Are our athletes getting fixed and who benefits from it?

Ex-track stars: Greed for quick cash driving athletes into doping

Doping is driven by greed. Young athletes don’t want to train hard for good performance. I tell you, it’s just like a cancer. It might not end any time soon. All stakeholders are part of the mess.

By 6 months ago

Ex-track stars: Greed for quick cash driving athletes into doping

Sad reality of Kenya's runners banned for doping but lie they are injured

The main players each have a fair share of blame for the sordid business of doping that has sullied the image of Kenya. The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya has sanctioned another 31 athletes.

By 6 months ago

Sad reality of Kenya's runners banned for doping but lie they are injured

Ruto must help tame menace of drug cheats

Kenya is ranked in category A on the watch list of nations. President William Ruto's administration must move with speed and help tame the number of doping cases among the country's athletes.

By 6 months ago

Ruto must help tame menace of drug cheats

Failing to update whereabouts leads to bans but Kenyans do it

Some world-beating stars fail to update their whereabouts. This practice puts them in the bad books of anti-doping agencies.

By 6 months ago

Failing to update whereabouts leads to bans but Kenyans do it

Haile: The emperor with lofty dreams

Haile Gebrselassie is innovative, astute and blessed with a popular touch and political intelligence that’s a stark contrast to his humble personality.

By 6 months ago

Haile: The emperor with lofty dreams

This Sunday! Kiplagat and Korir lead Kenyan stars at New York Marathon

Two-time world champion Edna Kiplagat and defending champion Albert Korir are expected to light up the 51st New York City Marathon on Sunday.

By 6 months ago

This Sunday! Kiplagat and Korir lead Kenyan stars at New York Marathon

Ambition, upsets, redemption and fun as StanChart Marathon electrifies Nairobi

It seemed like a script straight from heaven. Not even the disciples could stop their insatiable hunger for the Sh2 million –but only God.

By 6 months ago

Ambition, upsets, redemption and fun as StanChart Marathon electrifies Nairobi

StanChart organisers team up with Diamond League Tournament

The Standard Chartered Bank has partnered with the Diamond League Tournament to grow football talent in Kenya’s youth.

By 6 months ago

StanChart organisers team up with Diamond League Tournament

Mutunga and Mweu to lead top stars at StanChart Nairobi Marathon today

Nairobi city comes alive this morning when more than 25,000 participants battle at the 19th edition of the Standard Chartered Marathon run.

By 7 months ago

Mutunga and Mweu to lead top stars at StanChart Nairobi Marathon today

Kotut to lead Kenya vs Ethiopia duel on Sunday

It will be a dogfight as Kenyan and Ethiopian marathon top guns lock horns at the 46th Amsterdam Marathon showdown on Sunday morning.

By 7 months ago

Kotut to lead Kenya vs Ethiopia duel on Sunday

Kenya and Ethiopia renew rivalry in London Marathon today morning

Joyciline Jepkosgei and Amos Kipruto, the 2019 world silver medalist, must be at their best to stop strong Ethiopian field

By 7 months ago

Kenya and Ethiopia renew rivalry in London Marathon today morning

Olympic champ Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and America's Richardson set for Kip Keino Classic

Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce of Jamaica and USA's Shacarri Richardson are among the star attractions at the fourth edition of the Kip Keino Classic meet set for Kasarani Stadium on May 13.

Olympic champ Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and America's Richardson set for Kip Keino Classic

Childhood hardships that fuel stars at London Marathon

World record holder Brigid dropped out of school for lack of school fees while Mo Farah was a refugee in Somalia.

Childhood hardships that fuel stars at London Marathon

Jepchirchir, Brigid set to light up London streets on Sunday

Peres is seeking to extend her unbeaten run, which has seen her win two major marathons since bagging the Olympic title.

Jepchirchir, Brigid set to light up London streets on Sunday

It's Kipruto v Bekele at London Marathon

Kenyan men have won 16 titles in the United Kingdom's premier race since inception in 1981.

It's Kipruto v Bekele at London Marathon

Why Boston Marathon produces unique winners

Kipchoge is used to flat courses like Berlin and London, which have pacesetters.

Why Boston Marathon produces unique winners

All eyes on Eliud Kipchoge ahead of Boston marathon

A hair-raising showdown looms this evening when Kenya’s top marathoners battle for jewels at the 127th Boston Marathon.

All eyes on Eliud Kipchoge ahead of Boston marathon

Will Kipchoge emerge a five star general in Boston Marathon?

The two-time Olympic marathon champion longs to make it five wins out of six WMM series races.

Will Kipchoge emerge a five star general in Boston Marathon?

Youngsters set to battle for slots to Africa showpiece

AK to name team to Africa Under 18 and Under 20 Championships on Friday and Saturday.

Youngsters set to battle for slots to Africa showpiece

What next for Omanyala?

Africa 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala carried his fine form to the world indoor tour as he beat Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs of Italy in men’s 60m dash in France.

By 3 months ago

What next for Omanyala?

Kenya dodges athletics ban, fears remain

World Athletics President Sebastian Coe, during a council meeting on Wednesday in Rome, Italy, said Kenya had made impressive progress in the fight against doping.

By 5 months ago

Kenya dodges athletics ban, fears remain

Is Kenya staring at a possible ban? Wada and AIU will hold a meeting today to discuss the fate of Kenyan athletics

Kenya is on the brink of being kicked out of international athletics competitions over rising doping cases among her athletes.

By 6 months ago

Is Kenya staring at a possible ban? Wada and AIU will hold a meeting today to discuss the fate of Kenyan athletics

Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui targets 2023 worlds in Fukuoka

Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui is determined to perform well at the Fukuoka Marathon on December 4.

By 6 months ago

Two-time world marathon champion Abel Kirui targets 2023 worlds in Fukuoka

Doping: Are our athletes getting fixed and who benefits from it?

The first doping case was reported on March 26, 1988. So far, more than 200 athletes have failed doping tests, with the highest number, including high-profile athletes, netted this year.

By 6 months ago

Doping: Are our athletes getting fixed and who benefits from it?

Ex-track stars: Greed for quick cash driving athletes into doping

Doping is driven by greed. Young athletes don’t want to train hard for good performance. I tell you, it’s just like a cancer. It might not end any time soon. All stakeholders are part of the mess.

By 6 months ago

Ex-track stars: Greed for quick cash driving athletes into doping

Sad reality of Kenya's runners banned for doping but lie they are injured

The main players each have a fair share of blame for the sordid business of doping that has sullied the image of Kenya. The Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya has sanctioned another 31 athletes.

By 6 months ago

Sad reality of Kenya's runners banned for doping but lie they are injured

Ruto must help tame menace of drug cheats

Kenya is ranked in category A on the watch list of nations. President William Ruto's administration must move with speed and help tame the number of doping cases among the country's athletes.

By 6 months ago

Ruto must help tame menace of drug cheats

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