×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kipyegon eyes two tickets to Paris Olympics

World record holder for the women's 1500m and mile, Faith Kipyegon (R) bumps fists with her trainer, distance-running coach and former Kenya steeplechaser, Patrick Sang (2nd L) following a training session at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret on May 4, 2024.[AFP]

Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will open her track season at Nyayo Stadium during the Olympic trials on Friday and Saturday as she eyes to pick two tickets to Paris next month.

Apart from Kipyegon, a number of athletes will be hoping to represent the country in two races at the Olympics.

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
By AFP 36 mins ago
Football
Uganda, Tanzania measure progress to be made before hosting 2027 AFCON
By AFP 42 mins ago
Boxing
Ex-heavyweight champion Joshua 'stable' after fatal road accident in Nigeria
By AFP 46 mins ago
Football
El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners
Athletics
Kenya's athletics stars pumped billions into the economy in 2025