Magut , Jerotich win Nairobi City Marathon
In the women’s 42-kilometer race, Jerotich claimed victory, breaking the tape with a time of 2:28:02. She narrowly outran Lillian Chebii, who finished just seconds behind at 2:28:09.
In the women’s 42-kilometer race, Jerotich claimed victory, breaking the tape with a time of 2:28:02. She narrowly outran Lillian Chebii, who finished just seconds behind at 2:28:09.
Other Kenyans in the women’s race included Sheila Chepkirui who finished 4th (1:07:44) and former double Olympic champion Vivian Cheruiyot who was 6th
World Athletics President Sebastian Coe expressed his sorrow over the loss, stating, “Our sport has lost a talented athlete in the most tragic and unthinkable circumstances.
Kenya’s Mary Moraa claimed victory in the 800m, crossing the finish line at 1:57.08. This win comes just days after her world record-setting performance
Cheptegei, who finished 44th in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, endured the horrific attack in her home in Trans Nzoia County.
In the 3000m steeplechase, Kenya’s Marion Chepngetich secured a silver medal with a time of 8:52.37.
Yavi’s remarkable performance in Rome marked the second-fastest time in history and set a new Asian record.
Africa's 100m champion, Ferdinand Omanyala, finished seventh in the men's finals with a time of 10.08. Botswana's Letsile Tebogo, in top form, secured his second consecutive 100m victory,
Kenya’s Diana Chepkemoi secured a bronze medal in the women's 300m steeplechase finals, setting a personal best time of 9:29.84.
A record number of 1,700 athletes from more than 130 teams are set to compete in the 20th edition of the World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima.