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Ethiopia: Kejelcha Chases World 10km Record in Castellón

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha will target another record-breaking performance at the 10K Facsa Castellón, a World Athletics Label Road race, on Sunday (16). The 27-year-old may...

Nigeria: Kibet Wins Lagos City Marathon As Kenyans Maintain Dominance

Kenya's Edwin Kibet won the 10th edition of the 2025 Access Bank Lagos city marathon male 42km race which was held on Saturday, February...

Kenya’s Yegon Provisionally Suspended After Testing Positive for Banned Substance

NAIROBI — The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) have provisionally suspended Kenya's Geoffrey Yegon after testing positive for a banned substance. In a statement, the body...

Kenya: Record Holder Chepng’etich to Highlight Lisbon Half Marathon

NAIROBI — World record holder for the women's marathon, Ruth Chepng'etich, will be competing at this year's Lisbon Half Marathon on March 9. Chepng'etich will...

Kenya: Chepkirui Determined to Succeed At Senior Level Despite Struggles

 Kenya's Purity Chepkirui admits she has struggled to adapt to the senior level after considerable success in the juniors. Chepkirui says it has not been...

Uganda: Kiprop, Chelangat Shine At This Year’s National Athletics Championships

The 31st edition of the National Athletics Championships delivered thrilling performances despite the absence of Uganda's elite long-distance runners, including Jacob Kiplimo and world...

Kenya: Government to Join Athletics Kenya in War Against Age Cheating

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has promised the government's support towards the war against age cheating in Kenyan athletics. Mvurya says that age cheating is...

Kenya: Girl On Fire! Kenya’s Winny Bii Sets Personal Record At New Mexico Triple Jump

Kenyan youngster Winny Bii set a new personal best (PB) on her way to victory in the women's triple jump at the New Mexico...

Kenya: Paralympics Silver Medalist Ojuka Jumping High in Search of World Record

Paralympics silver medalist Samson Ojuka has set his sights on smashing the world record for the long jump, this year. Ojuka says the record has...

Uganda’s Chelangat Wins Sevilla Half Marathon

Ugandan runner Rebecca Chelangat triumphed in the third edition of the Sevilla Half Marathon, which took place in Seville, Spain, on Sunday. The 23-year-old athlete...

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