The Bangsaen21 Half Marathon, a prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label road race hosted in Chonburi, Thailand, witnessed an exhilarating showcase of Kenyan excellence as Gladys Chepkurui and Mathew Kimeli triumphed in their respective categories under demanding weather conditions.
Daniel Ebenyo and Sutume Asefa Kebede showcased an unparalleled display of athletic brilliance, rewriting records and etching their names in history at the Tata Steel Kolkata 25K, a distinguished World Athletics Elite Label road race. Their exceptional performances not only secured victories but also set new benchmarks, registering among the fastest 25km runs ever witnessed in the realm of road racing.
Brigid Kosgei can revel in a joyous holiday season, having secured a significant win at the Abu Dhabi Marathon, accompanied by a lucrative prize.
Kosgei’s stellar performance rewrote history as she smashed the course record with an exceptional time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 15 seconds. Her commanding presence relegated Ethiopian contenders Hawi Feysa and Ethlemahu Sintayehu to second and third places, finishing with times of 2:24:03 and 2:25:36, respectively.
Eliud Kipchoge, the renowned Kenyan marathoner who secured Olympic triumph twice, is stepping into a new role as a mentor for young refugees gearing up for the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships. Commencing in January 2024, Kipchoge will lend his expertise and life wisdom to the U20 World Athletics Athlete Refugee Team.
Italian steeplechase athlete Ahmed Abdelwahed's athletic career has been marred by a four-year ban imposed by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) and the rescinding of his silver medal from the 2022 European Athletics Championships due to a breach of anti-doping regulations.
In the realm of marathons, Kelvin Kiptum has emerged as a beacon of relentless determination and unparalleled success. From his maiden marathon just over a year ago to securing the world record, Kiptum's story is one of extraordinary achievements.
Amidst the grandeur of Kenya's 60th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Faith Kipyegon, the sensational double Olympic champion and world record holder in the women's 1,500m, was honored with the prestigious Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (E.G.H), the nation's most esteemed recognition.
The world of track and field lost a rising star when Agnes Tirop, a talented 25-year-old distance runner representing Kenya, tragically met her end on October 13, 2021. Tirop, who had showcased her prowess at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women’s 5,000 meters and subsequently set a world record for the 10K, was discovered fatally stabbed at her home in Iten, Kenya. Her husband, Ibrahim Rotich, was charged with her murder after attempting to flee the country.
Josh Kerr, the reigning 1500m world champion, has expressed his deep disappointment at not making it onto the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. In a lighthearted manner, he quipped about his curiosity to see the meeting notes that led to his exclusion from the final six nominees.
Faith Kipyegon crowned a spectacular 2023 by winning World Athletics Women’s Athlete of the Year for track events in a glittering ceremony in Monte Carlo on Monday, a night that also saw Faith Cherotich earn the Women's Rising Star award.
