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Olympic silver medalist Anna Cockrell shared glimpses of her post-season vacation, reflecting on her 2024 achievements and challenges. Olympic 400 hurdles silver medalist Anna Cockrell is taking some much-deserved time off after a whirlwind 2024 season that saw her reach new heights on the track. Cockrell, 27, recently returned to her hometown of Charlotte, North…

Former Harambee Stars player Elijah Onsika has qurried the selection criteria used by coach Engin Firat in Kenya’s loss to Cameroon. Former Harambee Stars player Elijah Onsika has attributed Kenya’s disappointing 4-1 loss to Cameroon in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier to a deficiency in creativity and confidence among the players. Kenya…

Kenya’s marathon great Eliud Kipchoge has reflected on his groundbreaking sub-two-hour marathon, sharing key moments from the race. Five years ago, Eliud Kipchoge etched his name into sporting history by becoming the first person to break the two-hour marathon barrier. At the Ineos 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, the Kenyan long-distance legend ran 26.2 miles in…

Gabby Thomas is excited about competing on home soil at the 2028 LA Olympic Games, aiming to replicate her Paris success while also focusing on the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Gabby Thomas is already dreaming big ahead of the 2028 LA Olympic Games where she intends to impress on home soil, hoping to replicate…

Harambee Stars players are being subjected to ethnic profiling by a section of Kenyans following their loss to Cameroon, a cause for worry given the deep-rooted tribalism in the country. Harambee Stars’ 4-1 loss to Cameroon in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier has brought to the fore the tribal hate that exists among…

Patrick Odongo’s brace came to Kenya’s rescue against Zimbabwe as the two tournament favourites faced off in the final group game at the Safari Sevens. It was a top of the table clash in Pool A as Shujaa took on Zimbabwe in the final game of matchday 2 with the Kenyan side clinching a narrow…

D’Amato is making her return to the Chicago Marathon after a three-year hiatus. After a tough showing at the US Olympic marathon trials earlier this year, Keira D’Amato is making a determined comeback at this year’s Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13. The 39-year-old American runner, who holds the American half-marathon record, is gearing up…

The ex-Harambee Stars tacticians want coach Engin Firat to stick to one reliable goalkeeper in light of his recent changes and the mistakes made by Patrick Matasi against Cameroon. Former Harambee Stars coaches James Nandwa and Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee want Engin Firat to find one good goalkeeper and stick to him. This follows a couple…

Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville has expressed disappointment following his eighth place finish in the 100m final at the Paris Olympics, despite entering with high hopes. Jamaican speedster Oblique Seville was certainly disappointed with his performance at the Paris Olympic Games after failing to live up to expectations. Competing in the men’s 100m semifinal, Oblique Seville…

Julien Alfred has revealed what made her triumph over world champion Sha’Carri Richardson in the 100m plus what contributed to her loss to Gabby Thomas in the 200m at Paris Olympics. Reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has explained how her semifinal win over Sha’Carri Richardson boosted her confidence going into the women’s 100m final…

American long distance great Grant Fisher has expressed regrets from his 2024 season even though he recorded his best-ever performance by clinching two Olympics medals. American long distance runner Grant Fisher is coming off an impressive 2024 season that saw him clinch two bronze medals in 5,000m and 10,000m at the Paris Olympics. Fisher went…

Dina Asher-Smith has entered a transformative phase in her career, bouncing back from Olympic disappointment with renewed confidence and strong performances. Britain’s Dina Asher-Smith says she is entering a “new era” in her career, expressing confidence that she can achieve more than she ever imagined after her bittersweet experience at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The…

American hurdler Masai Russell has reflected on her early-season struggles, including challenges finding sponsorship, before her gold medal victory. Olympic champion Masai Russell recently opened up about the challenging path she faced before securing her place on the world stage. Despite a string of impressive performances, Russell struggled to find a sponsor at the beginning…

  Fighting like “wounded lions”, Stray Lions C dealt hosts Obuya Academy B team a humiliating 6-wicket blow in their penultimate Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs League match. The Lions, gunning to cement the second spot on the NPCA Division 2 log after losing the title Ngara B at Ngara Sports Club in South…