‘These 48 Racers are stars’

US sprint icon Michael Johnson has moved to address some of the concerns raised by Noah Lyles and Co over his Grand Slam Track while defending the status of those who have signed up. American sprint legend Michael Johnson has addressed some concerns raised by a number of athletes over his Grand Slam Track which…

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Sprint queen’s mentality heading into 2025 season

American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson is among the athletes to watch in 2025 as she will be looking to defend her title at the World Championships in Tokyo. American sprinting sensation Sha’Carri Richardson is gearing up for an action-packed 2025 season with a renewed focus and determination. As the reigning world 100m champion, Richardson will…

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South Sudan cargo stuck at Mombasa port over currency stalemate

Kenya International Freight and Warehousing Association board chairman Roy Mwanthi (centre) addresses a press conference in Mombasa, on January 1, 2025. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]  South Sudan-bound cargo worth billions of shillings is stuck at Mombasa port following a disagreement between South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) and importers over which currency should be used to pay…

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‘We will not back down’

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to continue with his campaign against William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza government. Kalonzo made the comment when he attended the PK Salasya Classic Cup on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, where he was accompanied by Eugene Wamalwa, among other leaders. The former Mwingi North Member of Parliament has insisted that…

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‘I am equipped for greatness’

Jamaican sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah has seemed to suggest that her woes are behind her after promising to take 2025 by storm. Former Olympics 100m and 200m champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is looking forward to a successful year on track after enduring a tough 2024 season. Thompson-Herah, the only woman to win an Olympics 100m and…

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