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Bismarck Mutahi In Rio

Rio Olympics tops and flops: Who hit, who missed at the Rio Olympics

- Despite coming into Rio with concerns over his fitness, the superstar crowd pleaser romped to a “triple triple” of gold in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m. The Jamaican also sealed his status as track and field’s

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Rio Olympics tops and flops: Who hit, who missed at the Rio Olympics

TEAM KENYA IN PERSPECTIVE: The ugly, bad, good and funny moments in Rio

TEAM KENYA IN PERSPECTIVE: The ugly, bad, good and funny moments in Rio

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Massive Silver for Yego, sweet Bronze for Nyairera

Massive Silver for Yego, sweet Bronze for Nyairera

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

HERO OR VILLAIN? Fans criticise and support crestfallen world champion Asbel in social media

HERO OR VILLAIN? Fans criticise and support crestfallen world champion Asbel in social media

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Bronze at first asking for youngster Wambui

Margaret Nyairera, the 2014 IAAF world junior 800m champion, struck Kenya’s third Olympic two-lap race medal in a too-close-to-call African affair at the Olympic Stadium yesterday morning.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Bronze at first asking for youngster Wambui

Viv Bolts to victory: Thanks to blessings from Usain St Leo, says Cheruiyot

Olympics champion Vivian Cheruiyot says she received blessings from Usain Bolt before the 5,000m final on Friday.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Viv Bolts to victory: Thanks to blessings from Usain St Leo, says Cheruiyot

HUGE EXPECTATIONS: Kipchoge, Biwott and Korir out to reclaim Wanjiru‘s title today at 3:30pm

The writing is on the wall. The gods of athletics have spoken and the nation is pregnant with expectations. Kenya is thirsting for a second men’s Olympics marathon gold in Rio today.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

HUGE EXPECTATIONS: Kipchoge, Biwott and Korir out to reclaim Wanjiru‘s title today at 3:30pm

Kenya’s hope: Nyairera only Kenyan in 800m final as hunt for more medals continue

Former world junior champion Margaret Nyairera is Kenya’s sole competitor in 800m women’s final today morning.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Kenya’s hope: Nyairera only Kenyan in 800m final as hunt for more medals continue

Hamstring injury forces Manangoi out of Rio

World 1,500m silver medallist Elijah Manangoi had his Olympics ended after the heats on Tuesday after picking up a hamstring injury

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Hamstring injury forces Manangoi out of Rio

It’s war on france

France faces Napoleonic battle from Kenya’s decorated steeplechaser Ezekiel Kemboi, who has since reversed his decision to retire, if only to teach the French a lesson on the track.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

It’s war on france

Mucheru pulls surprise and bags silver medal in 400m hurdles race

Boniface Mucheru, the Africa champion, went to the starting line with a promise to deliver Kenya's maiden Olympics 400m men's hurdles gold medal.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Mucheru pulls surprise and bags silver medal in 400m hurdles race

Ezekiel Kemboi announces retirement after bagging Bronze for Kenya at the Rio Olympics

Outgoing Olympic champion Ezekiel Kemboi has announced his retirement.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Ezekiel Kemboi announces retirement after bagging Bronze for Kenya at the Rio Olympics

Ezekiel Kemboi to resume as President Uhuru's escort after retiring

As an African adage goes, no bull bellows twice in a season — and that is what Ezekiel Kemboi, the father of Water and Barriers track race, did yesterday at the Rio Olympics.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Ezekiel Kemboi to resume as President Uhuru's escort after retiring

Kenya wins two more gold medals; Kipruto sets new Olympics record as Kemboi announces retirement

Kemboi announces his retirement after finishing third as country tops in athletics medal table

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Kenya wins two more gold medals; Kipruto sets new Olympics record as Kemboi announces retirement

Disappointment! Ndiku, Muneira, Koech all fail to book a slot in the 5,000m final as ladies do well in 800m

There will be no second battle between Kenyans and Britain's triple Olympic champion Mo Farah after men's 5,000m charges failed to sail into the finals set for Saturday.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Disappointment! Ndiku, Muneira, Koech all fail to book a slot in the 5,000m final as ladies do well in 800m

Aiming high: Koech wants to return home with a 400m hurdles medal as Kemwoi eyes faster time

Nicholas Bett went to the World Championships in Beijing, China, last year, as an underdog. But he shocked the world with the 400m hurdles global title, a feat previously achieved 43 years ago by Uganda’s John Akii-Bua in the 1972 Munich Olympics.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Aiming high: Koech wants to return home with a 400m hurdles medal as Kemwoi eyes faster time

Kenya wins two more gold medals as Kipruto sets new Olympics record

Yesterday, 22-year-old Faith Chepng’etich Kipyegon set the medal-winning mission in motion when she dramatically upstaged Ethiopia’s world 1,500m record holder Genzebe Dibaba.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Kenya wins two more gold medals as Kipruto sets new Olympics record

READY TO GO: Yego gears up for his bit as 800m women charges face Semenya

Julius Yego, the world javelin champion, has not impressed since winning the global title at the IAAF World Athletics Championships in Beijing, China, last year.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

READY TO GO: Yego gears up for his bit as 800m women charges face Semenya

WAITING FOR GOLD: Kipruto, Kemboi, Brimin all eyeing top prize in 3,000m steeplechase

The men’s 3,000m steeplechase is considered Kenya’s traditional race and Kenyans cannot even entertain the thought of an Olympics gold not coming home.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

WAITING FOR GOLD: Kipruto, Kemboi, Brimin all eyeing top prize in 3,000m steeplechase

Team Kenya get down to 5,000m medal hunt: Ndiku, Kiplagat and Yosei carry the country's mantle in middle distance race

When the men’s 5,000m heats are held today, the talk will mainly be about who will stop the UK’s Olympics champion Mo Farah from winning another double.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Team Kenya get down to 5,000m medal hunt: Ndiku, Kiplagat and Yosei carry the country's mantle in middle distance race

QUEST FOR GOLD HARVEST: Vivian, Asbel set for jewels in 5,000m and 1,500m Rio Olympics races

World champions Vivian Cheruiyot and Asbel Kiprop safely negotiated their passage into the next round of their respective races yesterday at the Olympic Stadium.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

QUEST FOR GOLD HARVEST: Vivian, Asbel set for jewels in 5,000m and 1,500m Rio Olympics races

Display of greatness as Rudisha bags Kenya's second gold in Rio

Almost every soul inside the Olympic Stadium stood up the moment David Lekuta Rudisha emerged from the Call Room

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio 7 years ago

Display of greatness as Rudisha bags Kenya's second gold in Rio

Vivian returns to tackle Ethiopians

After bagging a silver in the 10,000m last Friday, Vivian Cheruiyot returns to the track today as her search for the elusive Olympics gold medal continues.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Vivian returns to tackle Ethiopians

FAMILY RIVALRY RELOADED: Kiprop, Kiplagat rekindle battle of their fathers 29 years ago

An exciting family rivalry beckons as the men’s 1,500m round one gets underway at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro this afternoon.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

FAMILY RIVALRY RELOADED: Kiprop, Kiplagat rekindle battle of their fathers 29 years ago

World 1,500m silver medalist Chepngetich has faith in her 1,500m ability

World 1,500m silver medallist Faith Chepngetich says she is in top form and believes she can deliver a gold medal when she competes in the final tonight.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

World 1,500m silver medalist Chepngetich has faith in her 1,500m ability

Kemboi shows fine form as Kenyans draw lines on rivals Jager and Mekhissi

Olympic 3,000m steeplechase champion Ezekiel Kemboi simply jogged to the finish line after he was certain of a slot in the finals.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Kemboi shows fine form as Kenyans draw lines on rivals Jager and Mekhissi

Nicholas Bett holds East Africa’s hurdles mantle

Nicholas Bett’s victory in 400m hurdles at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, China, made a strong statement about East Africa and Africa’s re-emergence in hurdles.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Nicholas Bett holds East Africa’s hurdles mantle

THREAT BY OUR DAUGHTER: Bahrain’s Jebet a challenge to Kenya’s steeple gold dream

As a precocious 16-year-old, her talent barely raised eyebrows. After all, this was just a tiny girl trying to win honours for her primary school.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

THREAT BY OUR DAUGHTER: Bahrain’s Jebet a challenge to Kenya’s steeple gold dream

Is Rudisha able to return the London gold feat?

‘Rudisha’ is the Swahili word for ‘return’. It remains a riddle as to whether Kenya’s track maestro David Rudisha will fly back home with his two-lap race crown.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Is Rudisha able to return the London gold feat?

Paul Tanui put up strong fight but still rues slow pace in opening 5000 metres that undermined their strategy

Olympic 10,000m silver medallist Paul Tanui says their winning strategy at Olympic Stadium did not work.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Paul Tanui put up strong fight but still rues slow pace in opening 5000 metres that undermined their strategy

KENYA'S FIRST GOLD? Kiyeng, Chepkoech and Rotich eyeing maiden steeplechase title tomorrow

World 3,000m steeplechase champion Hyvin Kiyeng cruised into tomorrow's finals after winning Heat Three in the qualifying rounds.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

KENYA'S FIRST GOLD? Kiyeng, Chepkoech and Rotich eyeing maiden steeplechase title tomorrow

D-day for kenya trio as Sumgong, Jepkesho and Kiprop battle for Kenya's maiden women Olympic marathon gold today

Kenyans always dominate well-heeled big city marathons but an Olympic title has turned out a mountain to climb for Kenyan women.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

D-day for kenya trio as Sumgong, Jepkesho and Kiprop battle for Kenya's maiden women Olympic marathon gold today

Rudisha sends message

Olympic champion David Rudisha yesterday sent his statement of intent with a commanding show in the 800m heats in Maracana.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Rudisha sends message

OPERATION STOP MO FARAH

Kenya’s 10,000m runners once again have one mission today, ‘try and stop Mo Farah.’

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

OPERATION STOP MO FARAH

Will Bahrain’s Jebet spoil party for Kenyans?

Hyvin Kiyeng went to the World Championships in Beijing, China last year when she was not expected to win a medal, but she came back home with gold.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Will Bahrain’s Jebet spoil party for Kenyans?

DP Ruto speaks on doping

Deputy President William Ruto arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday with a message that Kenya was committed to clean sport.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

DP Ruto speaks on doping

When will Kenya win women’s Olympic 10,000m gold medal? That is the question on the lips of many after hot-favourite Vivian Cheruiyot settled for silver – and put Kenya on the medal table – in Rio today.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Elusive gold

Vivian Cheruiyot has won almost all global titles, but an Olympic gold is what is still missing in her trophy cabinet.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

CHASING DREAM

Walking the talk

For many years now, race walking in Kenya has been about veteran David Kimutai.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Walking the talk

RUDISHA STARTS TITLE DEFENCE

Olympic champion David Rudisha has not been in the best of form coming into the Olympics. The world record holder has lost in a number of Diamond League races to compatriot Ferguson Rotich and also lost to youngster Alfred Kipketer at the Olympic trials in Eldoret.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

RUDISHA STARTS TITLE DEFENCE

Kick off: Kenya’s Olympics finally starts tomorrow

It’s now six days since the Olympics officially started after the opening ceremony last Friday at the famous Maracana Stadium.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Kick off: Kenya’s Olympics finally starts tomorrow

Peter Mungai: I lost to better boxer

“I lost to a better boxer” was Peter Mungai’s message after being knocked out of the Olympics in the men’s Light Flyweight category on Wednesday.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Peter Mungai: I lost to better boxer

Kenyan archer Shehzana bows out

Shehzana Anwar, Kenya’s first woman to compete in archery at the Olympics, bowed out of the games on Monday with many lessons learned.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Kenyan archer Shehzana bows out

Team Kenya coach Julius Kirwa says they are focused on the prize in Brazil

Team Kenya’s track and field squad might not have had the best of welcomes when they arrived in Brazil, with the news that team manager Michael Rotich had been forced to go back home.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio de Janeiro 7 years ago

Team Kenya coach Julius Kirwa says they are focused on the prize in Brazil

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