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PREMIUM Beatrice Chebet leads from the front at the Olympics

Fresh from her historic victories, Chebet plans to defend her titles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.


  1. PREMIUM Injury ruins Obiri’s Olympics marathon debut, but she battles on to take bronze

    Injury setbacks ruined what could have been a glorious season especially at the Paris Olympic Games.

    Hellen Obiri
  2. PREMIUM Kiptum’s death throws damper on Olympics, but hope endures

    Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet and Emmanuel Wanyonyi lent colour to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

    Kelvin Kiptum
  3. PREMIUM World records tumble as Kenyan stars rewrite history in memorable season

    Kenyan record stunning achievements.

    Ruth Chepngetich
  4. ‘Chebet gives me hope’: Japan-based Ekalale

    “I was here to gauge my form and see how my body would react to the conditions, and I’m glad to have won,” -Ekalale.

    ekalele
  5. Australian teen Gout's record run earns Bolt comparison

    The 16-year-old ran the 200 metres in 20.04 seconds in Brisbane on Saturday.

  6. Kipchoge, Kipyegon to honour Cheptegei’s Xmas Run

    Cheptegei actually trained with Kipchoge and Kamworor in 2016 before the Rio Olympics in Brazil, not until Global brought coach Addy Ruiter to Kapchorwa as a full-time coach.

  7. PREMIUM Report: Coaches linked to high prevalence of Gender-Based Violence in sports

    The survey was commissioned by the Office of the President, and was carried out among respondents from 20 local sports federations.

  8. World Athletics ratifies Chebet, Chepng'etich records

    Chebet set the new 10,000m record during the Prefontaine Classic Diamond League in Eugene, USA.

    Ruth Chepngetich
  9. How elderly runners thrilled fans in Great Chepsaita Run

    Athletes in senior categories steal the show at Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run.

    Chepsaita Run
  10. Home runner Celestine Biwott finishes third in Great Chepsaita Run

    The Great Chepsaita Run is a gold-label race in the World Athletics Cross Country Championship Tour.

    Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run
  11. Chepsaita village comes alive as Kenya hosts the world for gold label run

    Chepsaita village is gaining attention for hosting the race, which offers scenic views of Mount Elgon and is known for its challenging course.

    farouk Chepsaita
  12. Great Chepsaita course passed ‘rigorous test’

    The Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run, a World Athletics Gold Label event, is set to attract over 10,000 athletes.

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  13. Why Kenyan marathoner Kabuu wants her ex-husband jailed

    Messy matrimonial case gets uglier as athlete seeks jail term for her former husband.

  14. Chepsaita Cross Country Run attracts 2,000 entries

    Some 864 athletes register for senior men’s 10km race in the World Athletics Cross Country tour event.

     Great Chepsaita Cross Country Run
  15. ‘Tough’ written all over Great Chepsaita course

    The course -- a two-kilometre loop, has a challenging incline and decline together with seven turns, and a water shower section.

    chapsaita
  16. Echoes of Kiptum as Sawe shreds Valencia field

    Kenyan runner wins Valencia Marathon in the fifth fastest time over 42km to earn Sh10.7 million.

    Sabastian Sawe
  17. Olympic champions Hassan, Tebogo named world athletes of the year

    Tebogo made history in Paris by becoming the first African to win Olympic men's 200m title

  18. Boston Marathon organisers to pay athletes who finished behind doping offenders

    The payouts would apply to runners since 1986, when the race organisers first introduced prize money.

    Boston Marathon
  19. PREMIUM Ruth Chepng’etich: No coach, no worries for world record holder

    The fastest women's marathon runner says she planned her record-breaking race in Chicago.

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  20. Mixed 4x100m relay to spice up 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championship

    The World Athletics Ultimate Championship is set to be held every two years with gold medallists receiving $150,000.

    2024 Paris Olympic Games
  21. PREMIUM Chicago Marathon champ John Korir steps out of his brother’s shadow

    John’s achievements on the road have already surpassed what his brother Wesley achieved.

    John Korir
  22. Faith Kipyegon awarded honorary doctorate degree

    The three-time 1,500m Olympic Champion and world record holder is now Dr Faith Kipyegon.

    Faith Kipyegon
  23. PREMIUM Haile Gebrselassie: Shoe technology has revolutionised distance running

    Ethiopian athletics legend is considered one of the greatest distance runners in history.

    Haile Gebreslassie
  24. PREMIUM Mirian Jelagat: From security guard to international athlete

    The 30-year-old mother of one hopes the race will open doors to a glittering career.

  25. PREMIUM Great Ethiopian Run ticks all right boxes on road to global greatness

    Founded by athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie in 2001, today's event will involve 50,000 runners, making it one of the biggest in the world.

    Great Ethiopian Run
  26. PREMIUM Ruth Chepngetich: I started thinking of breaking the world record in 2018

    Chepngetich reveals how unsuccessful attempt at the women’s-only world record spurred her on.

    Ruth Chepngetich
  27. PREMIUM The ‘no’ that ended ace runner John Ngugi’s illustrious athletics career

    Ngugi lost almost all his investments in an expensive two-year legal fight.

  28. Marathon record holder Chepng'etich eyes faster time

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

  29. Retired long distance runner’s widow charged with murder

    He was killed on the night of October 3, 2024.