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Sheila Chepkirui

PREMIUM Sheila Chepkirui: How I won the New York Marathon

Her success is reinforced by a support network that extends beyond athletics.


  1. Kenya's Sheila Chepkirui wins New York Marathon

    Chepkirui won the women's elite race on Sunday in a time of 2:24:36.

    Sheila Chepkirui
  2. Will Kenya’s reign in New York Marathon hold?

    Kenyans are defending both men and women's titles and have won the annual road race 35 times since 1987.

  3. 'So shameful': Top Kenyan runners dismayed over Jepchirchir doping case

    The Athletics Integrity Unit provisionally suspended Jepchirchir after she tested positive for banned blood booster EPO.

  4. PREMIUM Defending champ Benson Kipruto man to beat in New York Marathon

    A strong Kenyan contingent will be seeking to extend country’s dominance in the race.

    Benson Kipruto
  5. PREMIUM 'I am ready for any pace': Obiri eyes third New York Marathon title

    Obiri has been training in Boulder, Colorado, under the watchful eyes of her coach Dathan Ritzenhein.

    Hellen Obiri
  6. PREMIUM Meet Mark Kiptoo, the world’s fastest marathon runner aged 50 and above

    He broke the Masters (over-50) marathon record at the Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday just weeks after half marathon exploits.

  7. Kandie wins StanChart Nairobi Marathon, hopes for global breakthrough

    She has attributed her success to hard work and training in the hilly part of Iten.

    Mercy Kandie
  8. 'I want to focus on the positive,' Kiptum's bounces back from doping ban

    Kiptum won the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon men's race in 2:10:35.

    Abraham Kiptum
  9. Ebenyo primed for world record attempt at Valencia Half Marathon

    Kenya's Daniel Ebenyo sets sight on world mark in star-studded race.

    Daniel Simiu Ebenyo
  10. PREMIUM Why elite athletes favour cross country for their season build-up

    The likes of record holder Ngetich, Boston Marathon champion Korir have shown how running over natural terrain reaps rewards later on track and the road.

    Agnes Jebet Ngetich
  11. Marathon world champion Jepchirchir suspended for doping

    Kenya’s decorated marathon runner provisionally suspended after failing drug test.

    Peres Jepchirchir
  12. Abiy hails Kenya-Ethiopia rivalry as Ruto pledges world-class sports facilities

    Ethiopian Prime Minister says competition between two athletics powerhouses has forged friendship.

    William Ruto and Abiy Ahmed
  13. PREMIUM Mashujaa: Inside North Rift’s champion-making machine

    Generations of runners from Nandi, Elgeyo-Marakwet and Uasin Gishu have helped turn Kenya into a global distance-running powerhouse.

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  14. Agnes Jebet wins Tokyo Half Marathon in new course record

    It was a continuation of what has been a near-perfect 2026 for Ngetich.

    Agnes Jebet Ngetich
  15. PREMIUM Seb Coe: We made the right decision for the sport, now deliver on the promise

    World Athletics President draws Kenya's attention to challenge of hosting World Championships.

    Sebastian Coe
  16. PREMIUM Isaac Wanjohi: Barefoot boy who shared his light with the world

    Kenyan long-distance athlete lives up to his silent childhood promise.

    Isaac Wanjohi
  17. PREMIUM 25 doping tests a year: Sawe, Brigid running clean by example

    Top Kenyan athletes voluntarily signing up for enhanced testing programmes.

    Brigid Kosgei and Sabastian Sawe
  18. PREMIUM Kipchoge: Preparing for 'Seven Continents World Tour' is becoming harder

    Kipchoge says the tour involves more boardroom planning, lots of athletics clinics, and press conferences.

    Eliud Kipchoge
  19. Kipruto claims Chicago Marathon title in style

    Amos Kipruto dominates men's field as Sharon Lokedi settles for second in women's race.

    Amos Kipruto
  20. Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years in Melbourne

    Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge wins Melbourne Marathon in course record.

  21. PREMIUM Unfinished business: Kosgei eyes redemption on streets of Chicago

    Kosgei is set to lead Kenya’s challenge in the 48th Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

    Brigid Kosgei
  22. PREMIUM Usain Bolt remains track and field’s ultimate idol

    Even in retirement, world’s fastest man still dictating the pace of track and field.

    Usain Bolt
  23. PREMIUM Seven Continents, one message: Kipchoge’s unity and literacy mission

    At 41, the two-time Olympic champion is no longer chasing records or podium finishes.

    Eliud Kipchoge
  24. PREMIUM Chicago Marathon: Who will prevail? Kenya's Kipruto or Uganda's Kiplimo?

    World’s best marathon runners in Chicago with Sh12,980,000 reward for the winners.

    Amos Kipruto and Jacob Kiplimo
  25. PREMIUM Kimetto: With new technology world marathon record will fall further

    Former world marathon record holder says emerging technology is playing a major role in training.

    Dennis Kimetto
  26. Sawe, Ngetich nominated for 2026 World Athlete of the Year award

    Winners will be announced in Monaco on November 29.

  27. PREMIUM Michael Panther: Athlete born in South Sudan, raised in Kenya faces toughest race yet

    He hopes to raise Sh10 million for children's wheelchairs in Kenya.

  28. Kenya to make key changes to 2029 World Athletics Championships facilities

    World Athletics sets the ball rolling with preliminary visit to Nairobi.

    Jack Tuwei
  29. PREMIUM Injured Sawe sets sights on London Marathon comeback, new world record

    Sawe is the first man to run an official record-eligible marathon in under two hours.

    Sabastian Sawe