Jamaica’s Tia Clayton sets personal best in Silesia as she beats Ivory Coast’s Ta Lou-Smith in epic photo finish

Clayton has set a new personal best 100m record after getting over the line first in an epic photo-finish in Silesia. Jamaica’s Tia Clayton delivered a standout performance at the Silesia Diamond League classic on Sunday afternoon, setting a new personal best of 10.83 seconds in the 100m.  The 19-year-old sprinter narrowly edged out Ivory…

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Macklemore cancels Dubai show to protest UAE role in Sudan war

By REUTERS American rapper Macklemore said he has cancelled his October show in Dubai in protest over the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) support for Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a warring party in the country’s civil war. “The current situation in Sudan is urgent, horrific and it’s going largely unnoticed globally. I’m following the lead of Sudanese…

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KCB crowned 2024 Kabeberi Sevens champions

KCB players celebrate after a past win.[KCB] KCB are the 2024 Kabeberi Sevens champions. The bankers retained their title after thrashing Menengai Oilers 29-5 in the final played at RFUE Grounds on Sunday. Floyd Wabwire got the bankers off to a flying start after picking a well-executed offload from the returning Kenya Sevens captain Vincent…

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Jamaican youngster Ackera Nugent stuns Olympic champion Masai Russell to win women’s 100m hurdles in Silesia

The 22-year-old Jamaican oozed class as she shattered the meeting record at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. Youngster Ackera Nugent has stunned Olympic champion Masai Russell to claim the women’s 100m hurdles title at the Diamond League Meeting in Silesia. The Jamaican star clocked an impressive time of 12.29 seconds to cross the finish…

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South African sprint king reveals special quality that sets him apart from Noah Lyles & other sprinters

The Paris Olympic Games 100m finalist has opened up about what makes him unique from Noah Lyles and other sprinters. South Africa’s sprinting ace Akani Simbine has disclosed why he does not trash-talk other sprinters despite it being normalized worldwide. In recent times, Noah Lyles has been the face of trash-talking fellow sprinters, something that…

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Africa to develop, implement strategies to expand regional, international trade

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi Kenya has lauded Japan’s support of Africa’s infrastructural development and partnership in bolstering socio-economic activities. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Japan has maintained close collaboration with Africa geared towards enhancing growth and prosperity in areas like health, education, trade, investment and climate change. “Collectively we need to identify…

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Gabby Thomas on how legendary late sprinter Flo-Jo changed the game for modern female athletes

Gabby Thomas has explained how legendary former American sprinter Flo-Jo redefined beauty amongst female sprinters. American sprint sensation Gabby Thomas recently shared her admiration for the late Florence Griffith Joyner, commonly known as “Flo-Jo,” emphasizing how the legendary sprinter redefined the sport for female athletes.  Flo-Jo, who still holds the title of the fastest woman…

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How Ida Odinga’s birthday party went down

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga’s spouse Ida Odinga on Saturday, August 24, 2024, turned a year older. As usual, Raila threw a birthday party for his spouse, which was held at a Nairobi hotel on Saturday night to mark her 74 years on earth. Ida’s birthday party was attended by high-profile figures, among…

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