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PREMIUM Chepkirui: Tactical shift secured win in New York City Marathon

It was her first World Marathon Majors (WMM) crown.


  1. Ruth Chepng’etich last Kenyan in World Athletics Awards race

    Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon surprisingly fail to make final list.

  2. Kericho athletes laud Chepkirui after New York City Marathon victory

    She crossed the finish line in 2:24:35.

  3. Chepkirui leads a Kenyan 1-2-3 finish at New York Marathon

    Chepkirui outclassed defending champion Hellen Obiri in a sprint finish in the last two kilometres.

  4. Explosive Kenyan mix in New York Marathon

    Fastest man in the field Chebet, ex-winner Kamworor, 2021 champion Korir and title holder Tola collide in the year's last Majors today.

  5. Two men found guilty of killing Kenyan-born Ugandan athlete Kiplagat

    Duo will be sentenced on November 4.

    Murder suspects
  6. Tight security, record entries as Stanchart Marathon turns 21

    With a total of Sh12.93 million in prize money, the event has become one of the most lucrative marathons in the country.

  7. PREMIUM Kurgat, Chemutai set their sights on global honours

    Duo aspire to represent Kenya in international championship events.

  8. Chepng’etich, Kipruto, Jebet named in World Athletics awards shortlist

    Winners will be declared during the World Athletics Gala in December.

  9. Ethiopia's Kejelcha breaks half marathon world record

    He timed 57 minutes and 30 seconds in Valencia.

  10. Kurgat, Chemutai triumph in 21st Stanchart Marathon

    The duo pocketed Sh2 million each for their exploits.

  11. PREMIUM Kamathi, man who chased down Gebrselassie now chases criminals

    Ethiopian great was unbeatable before then little-known Kenyan ended his 37-race winning streak.

    Charles Kamathi
  12. Bach, Keino launch mega sports complex in Eldoret

    The complex will sit on 80 acres at Keino’s Kazi Mingi Farm and will include numerous sports facilities.

    Kipchoge Keino and Thomas Bach
  13. PREMIUM Messy divorce: Marathon star says husband contributed nothing as he seeks 50pc of wealth

    Kabuu’s ex-husband is seeking a court order for 50 per cent share of the properties.

    Kenyan Marathoner Lucy Wangui Kabuu
  14. Stanchart Nairobi Marathon prize pool surges to Sh12.95m

    Sunday’s 21st edition has attracted 25,000 racers

  15. Four suspects arraigned over alleged murder of ex-marathoner Kandie

    He was found dead in his house on October 3 this year.

  16. PREMIUM Court grants divorce to elite marathoner after citing cruelty, infidelity

    Couple had been married for 15 years.

  17. Kipyegon, Wanyonyi delighted after World Athletics awards nominations

    Kipyegon shattered her 1,500m world record at the FBK Games.

    Faith Kipyegon
  18. Chebet, Kipyegon, Wanyonyi nominated for World Athlete of the Year awards

    Voting will close on October 27.

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  19. Season-opener springs surprises as newcomers shine in Machakos

    The AK cross country series heads to Kapsokwony in Bungoma County on October 26,

  20. Sandra Chebet begins search for elusive world title

    Chebet seeks to prepare for the Honolulu Marathon and targets the World Championships in Tokyo next year.

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  21. Agnes Tirop's coach tells court she was in relationship with another man

    Cheromei said he was informed of the affair by Tirop's Italian manager.

    Agnes Tirop's long-time coach Joseph Cheromei
  22. KRA seizes marathoner Jepkosgei's running gear

    Jepkosgei landed on Tuesday night from Chicago.

    Joyciline Jepkosgei
  23. PREMIUM Chepng’etich’s world record shows progress made in women’s marathon

    Slicing a big junk of the previous record is not surprising in this discipline.

  24. Athletes to battle for Sh7.4m purse in Machakos events

    Winners in previous AK cross-country events got Sh5,000.

  25. AK slams 'unwarranted' criticism of Chepng’etich’s world record

    AK lauded Chepng’etich’s meteoric rise in Kenya’s athletics scene.

  26. Seasoned runner Chelimo back for second bite of the cherry

    He has set his sights on recapturing the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon title.

  27. PREMIUM Chepng’etich: I wanted to attempt the world record from the start

    She became the first woman to run the marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes in the Chicago Marathon.

  28. PREMIUM Eliud Kipchoge: Rising to the challenge of failed Paris Olympics dream

    For the first time in his glorious marathon career, Eliud Kipchoge appears human.

  29. PREMIUM Chepng’etich dedicates world record to Kiptum

    She became the first woman to run the marathon in under two hours and 10 minutes.