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Masilingi adds to star-studded 100m line-up for Kasarani race

Beatrice Masilingi

From left: Nigeria’s Favour Ofili and Namibian duo of Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi pose for a photo after the women’s 200 metres final race of the 2021 World Athletics Under-20 Championships at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on August 21, 2021. Masilingi and Mboma will compete in the Kip Keino Classic next week.

Photo credit: Sila Kiplagat | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • America’s Olympic Games 200m  silver medallist Kerley expected on Tuesday
  • Race organisers still expect more confirmations for the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour event

Fast-rising sprinter Beatrice Masilingi from Namibia has confirmed participation in the Absa Kip Keino Classic, a World Athletics Continental Gold Tour event which will be held on May 7 in Nairobi.

It will be the first time the 19-year-old, who claimed silver medal in 100 metres and 200m races at the 2021 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Nairobi, is participating at the Kip Keino Classic.