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Kenyan stars set to battle for glory at Paris Diamond League meeting

World bronze medallist Serem and Cheruiyot are among Kenyans to watch in today’s meet. Strict measures to protect participants from effects of a heat wave were unveiled on Friday.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-06-28 07:35:00
Former world record holder Kibiwott Kandie has been hit with a seven-year ban. The athlete was found to have used an invalid document for his defence.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-06-27 09:29:00
Samson Lemayan is out to defend the 26th edition of Lewa Safari Marathon at the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Meru County on Saturday morning.
By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-06-26 09:53:27
The cornerstone of this year's sustainability drive is the strategic installation of four specialised air quality control sensors on Nairobi City Marathon route.
By Jonah Onyango 2026-06-04 18:58:42
Africa’s fastest 100m sprinter, Ferdinand Omanyala, has officially confirmed that he is not backing down on his sub-10 seconds campaign this season.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-24 07:55:00
The 2026 World Under-20 Championships are set for August 5-9 in Eugene, Oregon, USA.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-24 07:45:00
Cynthia Chepkirui dominated the women’s 5000m while Emmanuel Kiprono reigned supreme in the men’s 3000m.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-23 08:00:00
The World Under-20 Championships is set for August 5-9 in Eugene.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-20 07:45:00
Runners from the Rift Valley region, tend to have longer, relatively lower legs, lighter and thinner calves, lower body fat in the limbs, and longer Achilles tendons.
By Maxwell Muttai 2026-05-10 09:00:00
Last year’s women’s Great Manchester Run was won by Ethiopian Medina Eisa.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-09 06:00:00
Five-time Diamond League champion Faith Kipyegon will headline the opening leg as she returns to China for the second year in a row.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-05-06 15:08:39
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said he will remain "tough" on the issue of athletes switching nationality after blocking a bid by Kenyans to move to Turkey.
By AFP 2026-05-03 03:07:57