Athletics

Kenyan marathon star Peres Jepchirchir has been provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after a sample collected outside competition reportedly returned an adverse analytical finding for erythropoietin (EPO), a substance prohibited in athletics. According to the AIU, the sample was collected in Kenya before Jepchirchir’s recent victory at …

President William Ruto has congratulated marathon great Eliud Kipchoge after the 41-year-old won the Melbourne Marathon in Australia in a new course record of 2:09:10. The victory is Kipchoge’s first marathon win since the 2023 Berlin Marathon and marks a strong return to form. Click here to join our WhatsApp …

Kenyan road-running star Agnes Ng’etich strengthened her reputation as one of the world’s leading distance runners on Sunday morning after setting a new women-only world record in the half marathon at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ng’etich crossed the finish line in an impressive 1:05:15, improving the …

Sabastian Sawe has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records after his groundbreaking marathon performance that redefined endurance running. In a statement, the records body confirmed Sawe’s achievement, highlighting his stunning time of 1:59:30, which now stands as the fastest men’s marathon ever recorded. His performance has cemented his place …

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe etched his name in history books after becoming the first athlete to run an official marathon in under two hours, clocking a remarkable 1:59:30 to win the London Marathon on Sunday. The 30-year-old, who remains unbeaten in marathon races since his 2024 debut, made a decisive move …

Kenyan darts player David Munyua has opened up about how his life and career were turned upside down after his breakthrough appearance at a championship in the United Kingdom. Speaking on Monday night, Munyua said the sudden fame and public attention caught him by surprise, completely reshaping his journey in …

Veteran athletics coach Julius Kirwa has been celebrated for his pivotal role in guiding Kenya to a stellar performance at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. As Head Coach, Kirwa steered Team Kenya to a total of 11 medals — seven gold, two silver, and two bronze — …

Kenya’s athletics team received a jubilant reception at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday after their stellar showing at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The champions, who secured Kenya’s place among the world’s athletics giants, were greeted with song, dance, …

President William Ruto has led Kenyans in congratulating 17-year-old Edmund Serem after he claimed a bronze medal in the men’s 3,000m steeplechase at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Serem, the World U-20 steeplechase champion, clocked 8:34.56 to secure his first senior global medal in a dramatic race that …

Reigning London Marathon champion Alexander Munyao has set his sights on clinching another Abbott World Marathon Majors title before the end of the 2025 season, with Berlin, Chicago, and New York firmly on his radar. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The Berlin Marathon is scheduled for September 21, …