Athletics

Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered a blistering world-leading 1:41.95 to win the men’s 800m at the Stockholm Diamond League, while Mary Moraa, racing on her 25th birthday, was edged into second in a dramatic women's 800m finish.

Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered commanding victories at the Oslo Diamond League, providing bright moments for Kenya on a night where others faltered. While Kenya's 5,000m hopes faded, these two rising stars made their mark with record-breaking performances.

Kenyan middle-distance runner Eliud Kipsang, who once held a US university athletics record in the 1,500 metres, has died at the age of 28. Kipsang passed away in Washington, USA, after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Kenyan distance runner Daniel Kinyanjui has received a five-year doping ban after testing positive for a banned blood-boosting agent, while fellow countryman Benard Koech faces provisional suspension over suspicious biological passport data. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) also confirmed sanctions against athletes from Mexico and Croatia in its latest crackdown on anti-doping violations.

Kenya’s Hellen Obiri returned to winning ways on Saturday, edging out a strong field to claim victory at the Mastercard New York Mini 10-K. The double Olympic silver medallist clocked 30:44, narrowly holding off American Weini Kelati, who set a new US road 10K record in a thrilling finish.

Kenya dominated the full marathon categories, with Laban Korir reclaiming the men’s title in 2:18:26.

Kenya’s top track stars are in action tonight at the Rome Diamond League, with Beatrice Chebet and Ferdinand Omanyala leading a strong contingent against world-class opposition in the Italian capital.

Australian sprinter Kennedy Lachlan shocked a packed Ulinzi Sports Complex by beating local favourite Ferdinand Omanyala to win the men’s 100 metres at the 2025 Kip Keino Classic in 9.98 seconds.

The 2025 Kip Keino Classic lived up to its billing with a string of electrifying performances at Nairobi’s Ulinzi Sports Complex. From Wiseman Were’s dominant 400m hurdles win to Mercy Oketch’s national record-breaking 400m dash, the Continental Gold Tour meet saw athletes smash personal bests, book World Championship slots, and thrill the home crowd with world-class displays.

Ferdinand Omanyala is aiming for a third consecutive 100m victory at the Kip Keino Classic, an event he says played a key role in his rise to global sprinting fame. With the race set for May 31 in Nairobi, Kenya’s sprint star reflects on his journey, recent form, and what the home crowd can expect.

Kenyan athletes made their presence felt at the 2025 Rabat Diamond League, claiming multiple podium finishes in a night of high drama and world-class performances.

Kenyan runner Sheila Chelangat has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for EPO, dealing another blow to the country’s fight against doping in athletics.

Kenya’s top athletes are set to light up the track at the Rabat Diamond League on May 25, with sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala, middle-distance ace Emmanuel Wanyonyi, and double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet leading a strong contingent in Morocco.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we track and analyse athletic movement. A new wave of markerless motion capture technology promises to make sports performance analysis more accessible, affordable and accurate - both on and off the field.

Ferdinand Omanyala stormed to victory in the men’s 150m at the Atlanta City Games on Saturday, breaking his own African record with a time of 14.70 seconds. His dominant performance headlined a night that also saw Nigeria’s Favour Ofili set a new world best in the women’s race.

New research from the University of Oxford suggests that walking as few as 9,000 steps a day could significantly lower your risk of developing several types of cancer.

Nelly Chepchirchir will line up in the 800 metres at the Rabat Diamond League after securing a win in the 1,500 metres in Doha, where she ran a season-best 4:05.00.

Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala will take on Olympic champion Noah Lyles in a much-anticipated 150 metres showdown at the Adidas Atlanta City Games on Saturday night, as South Africa’s Akani Simbine targets the 100 metres title in a separate contest.

Kenyan athletes stole the spotlight at the 2025 Diamond League opener in Doha, with Reynold Cheruiyot, Nelly Chepchirchir and Faith Cherotich each producing stunning victories in their respective races under the floodlights at Qatar Sports Club.

Kenya’s 4x100m men’s relay team has qualified for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo after a strong performance in the second round of the World Relay Championships in China.

Sabastian Sawe and Tigst Assefa lit up the 2025 London Marathon with commanding victories in the men’s and women’s races respectively. Sawe stormed to a stunning debut win while Assefa shattered the women’s only marathon record, capping off a historic day on the streets of London.

Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet stole the show at the 2025 Xiamen Diamond League with record-breaking performances on Saturday, while Ferdinand Omanyala finished second in a highly competitive men's 100 metres final.

Kenya’s top athletes are set to launch their 2025 season at the Wanda Diamond League opener in Xiamen, China, on Saturday, 26 April. With the Diamond League Final and World Championships on the horizon, the meeting marks an important first step for stars like Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Ferdinand Omanyala.

Full details are yet to be revealed but, as with her compatriot's 1:59:40.2 marathon in Vienna in 2019, she is likely to be aided by "in and out" pacers, new high-tech shoes and kit and other technological, physiological and psychological help that will mean any record would not be officially recognised.

Obiri, who was eyeing a historic three-peat, finished second with a time of 2:17:41, her personal best time in the marathon.

Korir emulated his elder brother, former Cherang'any MP Wesley Korir, by winning the 2025 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:04:45.

Hellen Obiri will bid to become the first Kenyan woman to win three Boston Marathons in a row after picking up bronze at the Paris Games and finishing second in New York last year.

The event did not officially allow women to compete until 1972, though female runners had unofficially participated beginning in 1966 despite breaching the rules of the Amateur Athletic Union.

Olympic champions Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Beatrice Chebet were the biggest winners at the 2024 Sports Personality of the Year Awards, held Thursday night at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi.

Geoffrey Kamworor and Jackline Cherono led Kenya’s charge at the 2025 Rotterdam Marathon, while Bernard Biwott impressed with a personal best to win in Paris, ending Ethiopia’s recent dominance.

The event highlighted rising stars and experienced runners, showing the strength and talent in global athletics.

Misoi provided a urine sample during an out-of-competition test on November 22, 2024, in Kaptagat, where Furosemide was initially detected.

Coe confirmed that World Athletics would implement a one-time cheek swab or dry blood test, which he described as non-invasive, in an effort to ensure fairness in women’s competition.

Born in 1983 in Harare, Zimbabwe, Coventry is the most decorated African Olympian, having won multiple Olympic medals and broken several world records.

Coventry, who is also Zimbabwe's Minister of Sport, Art, and Recreation, also became the first African to hold the prestigious position after winning the elections held in Costa Navarino (Greece).

Former world half-marathon record-holder Kibiwott Kandie has been provisionally suspended for “evading, refusing or failing to submit to sample collection,” the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has confirmed. The 28-year-old Kenyan, who set the world record in 2020, now faces an uncertain future as investigations continue.

Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has confirmed his participation in the 2025 Sydney Marathon, set for August 31. The race, now an official World Marathon Major (WMM), will be Kipchoge’s first in Oceania. His inclusion is expected to raise the event’s global profile as he seeks to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season.

Ferdinand Omanyala marked his return to international competition with a third-place finish at the ASA Grand Prix in Pretoria, clocking 10.22 seconds in a tightly contested 100m race. His compatriot, Mark Otieno, finished fourth as South Africa’s Karabo Letebele took victory in a photo finish.

Six athletics gold medallists from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are among the nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Kipruto won last year's race with a course record time of 2:02:16, leading a Kenyan sweep of the podium as Timothy Kiplagat and Vincent Kipkemoi finished second and third with times of 2:02:55 and 2:04:18 respectively.

The AIU has banned Careen Cheptoek (Kenyan) for 2 years from 19 February 2025 for presence/use of a prohibited substance (Methylprednisolone).

Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon was forced to withdraw from the 2025 Sirikwa Classic 10km race in Eldoret on Saturday, citing fatigue, as Agnes Jebet Ng’etich and Daniel Ebenyo claimed victory in the women’s and men’s categories, respectively.

The 30-year-old, fresh from winning the Kapsabet 15km Road Race, boasts outstanding performances on Austrian soil in 2021 and 2022.

His blistering run shattered the previous record of 57:30 set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in 2024 by a staggering 49 seconds, the largest single improvement in the record's history.

The fourth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country is set for 22nd February 2025 at Lobo Village in Eldoret, promising a high-stakes showdown featuring top Kenyan and international athletes. Two-time world cross-country champion Beatrice Chebet and 10km world record holder Agnes Ng’etich are among the stars confirmed for the prestigious event. Athletics Kenya president Jackson Tuwei has urged fans to turn up in large numbers to witness elite competition on home soil.

Kenyan marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich has been confirmed as the star attraction for the 2025 EDP Lisbon Half Marathon, set for March 9. Her participation raises excitement for the event, which will also host Portugal’s National Half Marathon Championship

The Commonwealth Games athletics programme is set for a major shake-up at Glasgow 2026, with the mile race making a return after six decades. The 1,500 metres has been scrapped in favour of the historic event, while organisers have also introduced a mixed 4x400m relay. With fewer sports on the roster due to limited preparation time, the revamped programme aims to maintain competitiveness while streamlining the event.

The 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country Championships will take place on 8 February at Eldoret Sports Club, following a venue change from the Kenya Prisons Training College. The event will bring together over 500 elite athletes, marking a key fixture in Kenya’s athletics calendar. This year’s edition introduces an afternoon race schedule, alongside entertainment and a medical camp. Athletics Kenya has also revamped the prize money structure, with the senior 10km winners set to earn Sh200,000.

Winny Chepng’etich Bii has once again raised the bar for Kenyan triple jump. The 21-year-old shattered her own national record with a leap of 13.92 metres at the New Mexico Team Open, surpassing her previous mark set earlier this year. As she continues to push boundaries, Bii now has her sights set on the elite 14-metre club and World Championships qualification.