Athletics
"I think it was fun. It was a huge success, and it made a huge impact, more than I think we could have even expected," said Duplantis.
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Uganda's Kiplimo smashes half marathon world record
The 24-year-old two-time world cross-country champion, who held the half-marathon record between 2021 and 2024, reclaimed it by slashing 48 seconds off the previous record of 57:30, set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia in October.
NYC Marathon champion Sheila Chepkirui to headline Nagoya Marathon
Chepkirui, 33, will line up against 2019 Tokyo Marathon champion Ruti Aga of Ethiopia and 2023 Asian Games champion and last year’s runner-up in Nagoya Eunice Chebichii Chumba of Bahrain, among other elite athletes.
Kipyegon to launch Diamond League title defence in Xiamen
The 1500m world record holder etched her name in annals of track history in 2024, claiming a 1500m three-peat at the Paris Olympics to become the first athlete ever to win three consecutive gold medals over the distance, where she also set a new Olympic record.
Kenya, France sign Ksh.8 billion sports development partnership
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, who held deliberations with the French Ambassador to Kenya on Wednesday, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, highlighting that Kenya stands to benefit not only from the infrastructure development but also from talent ex...
Sirikwa Classic Cross Country winners set for improved cash windfall
Those who finish fourth, fifth, and sixth will be awarded Ksh. 390,000, Ksh. 325,000, and Ksh. 260,000, respectively.The event is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, at the Lobo Village in Eldoret.
Kenyan Marathoner Geoffrey Yegon suspended for doping
According to a statement from AIU, the 36-year-old tested positive for triamcinolone acetonide, a substance often used by athletes to cut weight while maintaining strength.Yegon’s last competitive race was on December 1, 2023, where he won the Singapore Marathon with a time of 2:16:06....
Lord Sebastian Coe: This is my vision for IOC, Africa’s athletics
The elections are set for March 2025, to pick the successor to the IOC President Thomas Bach, who is stepping down having served a full term.
Athletics Kenya unveils bold roadmap for Tokyo 2025 glory
AK’s Executive Member and Youth Development Director Barnabas Korir has emphasized the need for early and strategic preparations to boost Kenya’s medal tally.