×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Chepkoech and Kandie’s world records now ratified

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Kibiwott Kandie competes in the 10km Senior men race during the AK/LOTTO National Cross Country Championship at the Ngong Race Course on February 13, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Gudaf Tsegay, Beatrice Chepkoech and Kibiwott Kandie will go into the Olympic season with recent world records to their names, after their respective marks over 1500m, 5km and the half-marathon were ratified this week.

Chepkoech’s world 5km record success came at the Monaco Run on February 14.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Basketball
Zetech Sparks hold the nerve to edge out Strathmore Swords
By Jonah Onyango 25 mins ago
Unique Sports
Prisons crowned Japanese Ambassador's Cup champions
Football
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia go nine points clear
Athletics
Kenya finally removed from WADA watchlist