Caption for the landscape image: Meet Mark Kiptoo, the world’s fastest marathon runner aged 50 and above Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Mark Kiptoo training at San Sebastian, Spain on October 3, 2026. Photo credit: Pool By Bernard Rotich Reporter NMG Sport Article Related Veteran Kenyan road runner Mark Kiptoo broke the Masters (over-50) marathon record at the Frankfurt Marathon on Sunday. This came just weeks after the evergreen Kiptoo broke the half marathon Masters record in Spain. Maiden medal lifts Kenyan camp ahead of big weekend showdown 18-year-old rider Eragae becomes the first Kenyan to finish in podium position in the continental championships 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. '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. Marathon world champion Jepchirchir suspended for doping Kenya’s decorated marathon runner provisionally suspended after failing drug test. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Josphat Lopaga: From guns to goals PREMIUM South Africa came, saw and conquered PREMIUM Sandra Kimokoti: Nairobi City Thunder juggernaut Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles Victor Wanyama: Kane is the best striker I ever played with Kane became the first Englishman to win the coveted award in 25 years after Michael Owen in 2001. PREMIUM County and national govt turf wars threaten devolution gains Some governors are resisting military intervention on stalled projects out of concern that the presidency will claim ownership. PREMIUM State takes over boat linked to Sh8.2bn drugs haul as Iranian’s case continues MV Igor, also known as Mashaallah, should be forfeited to the Assets Recovery Agency.
Maiden medal lifts Kenyan camp ahead of big weekend showdown 18-year-old rider Eragae becomes the first Kenyan to finish in podium position in the continental championships
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.
'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.
Marathon world champion Jepchirchir suspended for doping Kenya’s decorated marathon runner provisionally suspended after failing drug test.
Victor Wanyama: Kane is the best striker I ever played with Kane became the first Englishman to win the coveted award in 25 years after Michael Owen in 2001.
PREMIUM County and national govt turf wars threaten devolution gains Some governors are resisting military intervention on stalled projects out of concern that the presidency will claim ownership.
PREMIUM State takes over boat linked to Sh8.2bn drugs haul as Iranian’s case continues MV Igor, also known as Mashaallah, should be forfeited to the Assets Recovery Agency.
