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Nairobi submits bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, Rome and Munich, with World Athletics expected to announce the successful host city in September
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Kenya finishes second at World Under-20 Athletics Championships in Eugene after final-day medal surge
After a blank in several finals on Day 4, Kenya’s under-20 athletes returned to form in Eugene, Oregon, winning 11 medals across the championships to finish second overall behind hosts USA.
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Kenya wins Bronze and Gold at World Athletics U20s in Oregon
At Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon, Anatasha Cheptoo won bronze in the women’s 3000m steeplechase after a team plan fell apart, while Emmanuel Kiprono claimed gold in the men’s 3000m with a new championship rec...
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Kenya's golden start: Kibet leads charge on electrifying opening day in Oregon
Gold + Silver (Men's 5,000m) • Bronze (Women's 5,000m) • Two steeplechasers through to finals • 800m heartbreak via DQ • Kenya tops medals table heading into Day 2.
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Kenya’s Commonwealth Games 2026: A golden decline or a necessary wake-up call?
Kenya won 12 medals at Glasgow 2026 (3 gold, 4 silver, 5 bronze), finishing 13th in the final standings. The article compares this haul with Birmingham 2022 and discusses coach concerns about athlete developmen...
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A bittersweet night in Glasgow: Silver lining for Kenya as gold hopes dwindle at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Team Kenya had a mixed night at Scotstoun Stadium in Glasgow at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Stephen Ndangiri Kihu won silver in the men’s 10,000m race walk, while Georgia Hunter Bell took gold in the women’s 8...
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Faith Cherotich breaks Commonwealth Games record in women’s 3000m steeplechase as Lilian Odira qualifies in 800m
Faith Cherotich won the women’s 3000m steeplechase at Scotstoun Stadium and broke the Commonwealth Games record. Lilian Odira advanced from the 800m semi-finals, becoming the only Kenyan in the final.
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U-20 Stars already in camp ahead of World Championships
The championships are scheduled for August 5 to 9, with the team stepping up preparations almost six weeks after earning selection during the national trials at Nyayo Stadium.
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Agnes Ngetich storms to historic Monaco win with world-leading 8:08.95
The Kenyan crossed the finish line well clear of Ethiopia's Baweke Aleshign, who finished second in 8:23.81. Ethiopia's Getachew Senayet followed in third after posting 8:24.02. Faith Kipyegon was the next Keny...
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Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the men’s 1000m world record at Monaco Diamond League
The race remained competitive throughout, with Britain's Jake Wightman staying close to Wanyonyi before the Kenyan pulled away in the closing metres. Wightman finished second in 2:12.77, a performance that plac...
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Kibiwott Kandie banned for seven years for anti-doping rule violation
Kandie had initially faced an eight-year suspension, comprising four years for each violation, but received a one-year reduction after admitting the offences early and accepting the sanction. His suspension has...
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Sawe dedicates world record marathon win to Kenya during State House event
Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe thanked Kenyans at State House after winning the London Marathon and breaking the world record. He said the victory reflected national pride and cited improved sports facilities...