✕

Simotwo stuns world champion Cheruiyot in 1500m

Athletics
By Jonathan Komen | Jun 19, 2021
Simotwo wins big at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday, June 19, 2021. [Photo: Courtesy]

Charles Simotwo, who competed for Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), pulled a fast on a star-studded line up to win men's 1500m in an afternoon of high drama at Kasarani Stadium on Saturday.

Simotwo's win stood out as one of the major upsets of the day.

The shy-looking Simotwo controlled the race in the national trials even as world 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot and Kamar Etyang breathed down his neck.

Simotwo won in 3:32.76 ahead of Etyang. Cheruiyot came fourth.

Share this story
Man City confirm appeal after Premier League charges verdict
Manchester City FC can confirm that at 7:00 pm (1800 GMT) on Thursday 1st October 2026 the club lodged its comprehensive appeal against the opinion of the Premier League commission.
Fresh storm over AK constitution review as reform battle drags on
There seems to be no end in sight in the battle for a new constitution at Athletics Kenya (AK).
Mombasa United strike first against Sharks in playoffs
Mombasa United took the first step towards securing a place in the delayed SportPesa Premier League after beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in the promotion-relegation playoff
Shujaa, Lionesses determined to retain Safari 7s titles
Kenya's Shujaa captain Samuel Asati has assured that they will successfully defend the 28th edition of Safari Sevens rugby tournament set for Nyayo Stadium on October 9-11.
Talanta Stadium to be ready by December 31
The Raila Odinga Talanta Stadium is expected to be ready by December 31, with construction of the 60,000-seater facility now 94 per cent complete.
.
RECOMMENDED NEWS