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Bismarck Mutahi

Kenya's relay teams fail to book Olympics slots at Bahamas meet

100m Africa champion Omanyala fails to anchor 4x100m team to Paris Olympics.

By Bismarck Mutahi and World Athletics 5 months ago

Kenya's relay teams fail to book Olympics slots at Bahamas meet

World champ Conseslus hoping for improved show in Rome meet

World champ Conseslus hoping for improved show in Rome meet

By Bismarck Mutahi and World Athletics 2 years ago

What lessons did we pick from Tokyo?

What lessons did we pick from Tokyo?

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Is there any doubt that Kipchoge is now the Greatest Of All Time?

Is there any doubt that Kipchoge is now the Greatest Of All Time?

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Obiri now considers quitting the track for the roads after finishing fourth in 10,000m final

Sifan Hassan added 10,000m gold to her 5,000m title won last week after sprinting clear of her nearest rivals in the final 100m.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Obiri now considers quitting the track for the roads after finishing fourth in 10,000m final

Cheruiyot says he gave his best despite injury as he wins silver in men's 1500m final

Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigsten denied Kenya a gold medal in the 1,500m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games on Saturday.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Cheruiyot says he gave his best despite injury as he wins silver in men's 1500m final

More medals expected in 1,500m men and 10,000m today

Kenya did not win the 1,500m men title in Rio, Brazil, but with world champion Timothy Cheruiyot in the line up today, there is hope that the gold cou

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

More medals expected in 1,500m men and 10,000m today

Kenya's Jepchirchir wins women's marathon gold, Brigid Kosgei finishes second

Kenya’s Peres Chepchirchir wins the Olympic marathon in 2:27:20, unofficially. Brigid Kosgei is second in 2:27:36, and Molly Seidel finishes third in

By Bismarck Mutahi and Robin Toskin in Tokyo 3 years ago

Kenya's Jepchirchir wins women's marathon gold, Brigid Kosgei finishes second

Will Kenya’s star women marathoners deliver at 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

Having one of either Brigid Kosgei, Peres Jepchirchir or Ruth Chepngetich would be a dream for any country at a global event.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Will Kenya’s star women marathoners deliver at 2020 Tokyo Olympics?

Faith Chepngetich wins 1,500m gold in Tokyo and sets new Olympic record

Faith Kipyegon breaks Olympic Record in the women's 1500m to bag another Gold for Kenya

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Faith Chepngetich wins 1,500m gold in Tokyo and sets new Olympic record

Kenya's Kimeli finishes 4th in 5000m final as Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wins gold

Nicholas Kimeli finishes 4th in the 5000M final.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Kenya's Kimeli finishes 4th in 5000m final as Uganda's Joshua Cheptegei wins gold

Time for Kipchoge to hit back at Tokyo Olympics

Kenya’s national anthem was the last to be played in Rio, Brazil during the 2016 Olympics courtesy of world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Time for Kipchoge to hit back at Tokyo Olympics

Abel Kipsang sets new Olympic record in 1,500m semis

Kenyan youngster Abel Kipsang set a new Olympic record as he raced to the final of the 1,500m.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Abel Kipsang sets new Olympic record in 1,500m semis

Thursday notebook: Team Kenya outfit is popular in Tokyo

Remember when the Team Kenya outfit was unveiled and how there was a social media outcry on how Nike had designed for an ugly outfit?

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Thursday notebook: Team Kenya outfit is popular in Tokyo

Olympics: Kimeli to stage lone battle in 5,000m final

Nicholas Kimeli will be hoping that he can shock many by getting on the podium if not even getting the top medal.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Olympics: Kimeli to stage lone battle in 5,000m final

Kenyans have Faith in chase for 1,500m gold

Sifan Hassan once again will be standing between Kenya and a gold medal.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Kenyans have Faith in chase for 1,500m gold

Emmanuel Korir wins Kenya's first Gold at Tokyo Olympics

Emmanuel Korir and Ferguson Rotich complete a Kenyan 1-2 to take Gold and Silver respectively in the Men’s 800m final.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Emmanuel Korir wins Kenya's first Gold at Tokyo Olympics

Olympic gold medallist Faith races to 1,500m final, as Chebet and Jebitok exit in semis

1,500m Olympic gold medallist Faith Chepngetich champion set the stage to defend her title after reaching Friday’s final.

By Bismarck Mutahi and Robin Toskin in Tokyo 3 years ago

Olympic gold medallist Faith races to 1,500m final, as Chebet and Jebitok exit in semis

Kenya’s drought in women’s steeplechase goes on and on

Courtney Frerichs of the United States took the silver medal, with Kenya's Hyvin Kiyeng taking bronze.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Kenya’s drought in women’s steeplechase goes on and on

Yego bows out of Tokyo Olympics in javelin qualification round

Olympic silver medallist Julius Yego bowed out of the Tokyo Olympics after the javelin qualification round on Wednesday, but was quick to say he had n

By Bismarck Mutahi and Robin Toskin in Tokyo 3 years ago

Yego bows out of Tokyo Olympics in javelin qualification round

3,000m steeplechase duo of Chepkoech and Kiyeng duo chase elusive medal

Kenya’s 3,000m steeplechase duo of Beatrice Chepkoech and Hyvin Kiyeng have a chance to redeem Kenya’s battered image so far at the 2020 Olympics.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

3,000m steeplechase duo of Chepkoech and Kiyeng duo chase elusive medal

Olympics: Rotich and Korir hunt for 800m glory

In the absence of David Rudisha, which Kenyan is ready to stand up and be made the 800m king?

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Olympics: Rotich and Korir hunt for 800m glory

Cheruiyot is just happy to have finally raced at the biggest stage

World 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot thought his Olympics dream was over when he finished fourth at the national trials.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Cheruiyot is just happy to have finally raced at the biggest stage

Notebook: There are no bumps in Tokyo

I had written earlier here about how roads in Japan will make our own Thika Super Highway look like child play. Something once again has caught my eye

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Notebook: There are no bumps in Tokyo

Olympics: 5,000m runner Kimeli sails through to final, believes 2021 could be his year to deliver

5,000m runner Nicholas Kimeli might be Kenya’s long ranger in the final set for Friday, but he is breathing fire as he believes this could be his year

By Bismarck Mutahi and Riobinson Okenye in Tokyo 3 years ago

Olympics: 5,000m runner Kimeli sails through to final, believes 2021 could be his year to deliver

Syombua exit in 400m heats as Botswana’s Montsho calls it a day on the track

Kenya’s 400m runner Hellen Syombua’s Olympic dream ended in the heats at the Olympics Stadium on Tuesday after finishing fifth.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Syombua exit in 400m heats as Botswana’s Montsho calls it a day on the track

Our faith looks up to thee 1,500m Olympic gold medallist Faith Chepngetich

1,500m Olympic gold medallist Faith Chepngetich says the heats yesterday was all about qualification to the next round considering the harsh condition

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Our faith looks up to thee 1,500m Olympic gold medallist Faith Chepngetich

After learning the ropes, it’s time for Yego to deliver on big stage

Olympic javelin silver medallist Julius Yego says he is not under pressure as he prepares to make his first appearance at the Tokyo Olympics.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

After learning the ropes, it’s time for Yego to deliver on big stage

Cheruiyot, Kipsang and Simotwo safely through to 1,500m semi-finals in quest for gold

Kenya's Cheruiyot advances to 1,500m semis in quest for gold World champion Timothy Cheruiyot of Kenya, a late addition to the Olympic team after init

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Cheruiyot, Kipsang and Simotwo safely through to 1,500m semi-finals in quest for gold

Steeplechase 41-year rule gone in a flash

After 41 years of dominance in men’s steeplechase at the Olympics, Kenya relinquished its grip on the race after Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakkali won the

By Bismarck Mutahi and Robinson Okenye in Tokyo 3 years ago

Steeplechase 41-year rule gone in a flash

Silver lining for Obiri once again as Hassan breaks Kenyans hearts

Hellen Obiri’s victory in women’s 5000m final yesterday was meant to soothe the souls of medal-hungry Kenyans.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Silver lining for Obiri once again as Hassan breaks Kenyans hearts

Netherland’s Hassan beats Obiri to 5,000m gold in Tokyo

5,000m Olympic silver medallist Hellen Obiri’s bid for a gold medal at the 2020 Olympics ended with another silver after Netherland’s Sifan Hassan out

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Netherland’s Hassan beats Obiri to 5,000m gold in Tokyo

Kenya lose steeplechase title at Tokyo Olympics as Kigen happy with bronze

Kenya lost the men steeplechase title for the first time in the last nine Olympic Games as Morocco’s Soufiane El Bakalli won the title at the 2020 gam

By Bismarck Mutahi and Robinson Okenye in Tokyo 3 years ago

Kenya lose steeplechase title at Tokyo Olympics as Kigen happy with bronze

Religion: Sunday is just a day for rest in Japan

I have been in Tokyo for nine days and so far, I am yet to see a church or a mosque. I am also aware there are a number of Buddhists in Japan, but I a

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Religion: Sunday is just a day for rest in Japan

Olympics: Faith leads Chebet and Jebitok into 1,500m women semi-finals

All the three Kenyan runners in the women 1,500m qualified for the semi-finals after the heats at the Olympics Stadium on Monday.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Olympics: Faith leads Chebet and Jebitok into 1,500m women semi-finals

Will Kenya finally open its medal account today?

Obiri leads chase for gold in 5,000m women final as men steeplechase duo keen to retain title.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Will Kenya finally open its medal account today?

Olympics: Chepkoech and Kiyeng ready to deliver glory

100m national record holder Ferdinand Omanyala bowed out of the Olympics at the semi-finals stage yesterday, but he will be happy that many have notic

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Olympics: Chepkoech and Kiyeng ready to deliver glory

Olympics: Rotich and Korir reach 800m final as Saruni misses out

Ferguson Rotich and Emmanuel Korir safely sailed through to the 800m finals at the Olympics after the semi-finals at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday aft

By Bismarck Mutahi and Robin Toskin in Tokyo 3 years ago

Olympics: Rotich and Korir reach 800m final as Saruni misses out

Ferdinand Omanyala breaks national record, but fails to make finals

100m national record holder Ferdinand Omanyala continued with his fairy run tale at the Tokyo Olympics as he broke his own national record during the

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Ferdinand Omanyala breaks national record, but fails to make finals

Chepkoech, Kiyeng through to steeplechase final as Korir disqualified in 400m men heats

Kenyans Beatrice Chepkoech and Hyvin Kiyeng are through to Wednesday’s 3,000m steeplechase final, but youngster Purity Kirui, who was making her debut

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Chepkoech, Kiyeng through to steeplechase final as Korir disqualified in 400m men heats

It’s a day of ups and downs for Kenya at Olympic Stadium

Omanyala equals national record as 800m men reach finals, but doping news sours day action.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

It’s a day of ups and downs for Kenya at Olympic Stadium

Kenyans have Faith in Chepngetich to strike gold in Tokyo

Kenyans have a chance to catch a glimpse of athletics pin up girl Faith Chepngetich when she starts the chase to retain her 1,500m Olympic gold on Mon

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Kenyans have Faith in Chepngetich to strike gold in Tokyo

No Kenyans in 800m finals as Moraa misses mark in semi-finals

There will be no Kenyans in the 800m final after Mary Moraa failed to qualify despite a good run in the semi-finals on Saturday.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

No Kenyans in 800m finals as Moraa misses mark in semi-finals

Omanyala equals national record as he reaches 100m semi-finals

100m national record holder Ferdinand Omanyala equalled the national record as he qualified for the semi-finals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Tokyo, Japan 3 years ago

Omanyala equals national record as he reaches 100m semi-finals

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