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Bismarck Mutahi In Rio Di Janeiro

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMMUNICATION: A line will set you back Sh3,500 only

COMMUNICATION: A line will set you back Sh3,500 only

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

COMMUNICATION: A line will set you back Sh3,500 only

Track and field athletes arrive in Rio

The athletics team landed safely in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday evening after a standoff at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, which had threatened to abort the trip.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Track and field athletes arrive in Rio

LIONESSES TAMED: New Zealand and France dish out harsh lesson to Kenya women's rugby team

The Kenya Lionesses' journey at the Rio Olympics was ended on Saturday after losing their first two opening matches.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

LIONESSES TAMED: New Zealand and France dish out harsh lesson to Kenya women's rugby team

NKANATA OUT: Star sprinter out of Olympics due to blunder by NOCK and Athletics Kenya

Mike Mokamba will be the sole competitor for Kenya in the 200m after Carvin Nkanata was withdrawn from the team due to documentation problems.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

NKANATA OUT: Star sprinter out of Olympics due to blunder by NOCK and Athletics Kenya

Kenyan welterweight Rayton Okwiri beats Russia's Andrei Zamkovoi

Welter weight boxer Rayton Okwiri showed the way for other Kenyan boxers at the Olympics after beating Russian Andrei Zamkovoi.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Kenyan welterweight Rayton Okwiri beats Russia's Andrei Zamkovoi

Legend Keino feted: Athletics great makes Olympics history as he receives Laurel Award

Just like he always led on the track during his heydays, track legend Kipchoge Keino once again opened a new chapter in Olympics history when he became the first ever athlete to receive an Olympic Laurel Award.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Legend Keino feted: Athletics great makes Olympics history as he receives Laurel Award

Kenya’s first events in Rio: Focus will be on swimming and boxing as Olympics serves off

With track and field action not starting until August 12, Kenya’s focus at the Rio Olympics will be at the boxing ring and the swimming pool after the opening ceremony on Friday night.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Kenya’s first events in Rio: Focus will be on swimming and boxing as Olympics serves off

Baptism of fire for Shehzana as she faces champ

Shehzana Anwar’s reward for booking a slot in the Rio Olympics is a pairing with defending champion Ki Bo-Bae of South Korea.

By Bismarck Mutahi in Rio Di Janeiro 7 years ago

Baptism of fire for Shehzana as she faces champ

Weightlifter Adede focused on improving his level

Being the only weight lifter might be a challenge for James Adede, but it will not stop his quest for a good show at the Olympic Games.

By BISMARCK MUTAHI IN RIO DI JANEIRO 7 years ago

Weightlifter Adede focused on improving his level

Sevens’ captain harbours hopes: Amonde sees no threat ahead of Rio Olympics Games rugby

Sevens team captain Andrew Amonde says Kenya’s main threat at the Olympics will be themselves.

By BISMARCK MUTAHI IN RIO DI JANEIRO 7 years ago

Sevens’ captain harbours hopes: Amonde sees no threat ahead of Rio Olympics Games rugby

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: Second batch of Team Kenya lands amid optimism

The first batch of track athletes arrived in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday full of optimism ahead of the track action that begins at the Olympic Stadium on August 12.

By BISMARCK MUTAHI IN RIO DI JANEIRO 7 years ago

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL: Second batch of Team Kenya lands amid optimism

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