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Days after being impressive at the Paris Olympics marathon, Hellen Obiri and Tamirat Tola will immediately return to train as they gear up for a grueling task to defend their titles at the New York City Marathon. The 2024 New York City Marathon yet again promises exciting match-ups from top athletes as defending champions Hellen…

By XINHUA More than 100 people are feared missing after a boat sank Sunday in the western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local media reported Tuesday. According to local officials, the boat sank at around 7 pm, local time, on the Lukenie River, Mai-Ndombe Province, after hitting pieces of wood underwater, with approximately 300…

KCB Group Human Resources Director Japheth Achola flanked by Dr. Mathew Owili, Deputy Governor of Kisumu County joins the winning team Jiten Pabari, Amrish Patel, Ramesh Karia Prashant Thakrar, the Overall Winners of the15th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Nyanza Golf. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Jiten Pabari played it cool to…

Keely Hodgkinson secured Olympic gold using cutting-edge technology enhancing her performance and recovery through innovative pre-race preparation strategies. Keely Hodgkinson wore groundbreaking technology as she prepared for the 800m final at the Paris Olympics, where she captured gold with a stunning performance. The secret to her success could lie in her innovative pre-recovery kit, which…

Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan in action.[AFP] Germany captain Ilkay Gundogan announced his retirement from international football on Monday after leading his country at Euro 2024, citing “a certain tiredness” both physically and mentally. “After a few weeks of reflection, I have come to the conclusion that it is time to end my national team career,”…

Paris 2024 might go down in history as the most memed sporting event ever. Traditionally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has focused on broadcast media such as free-to-air television as its primary medium, with rights holders paying big bucks. In Australia, Channel 9 reportedly paid A$305 million to secure the rights to broadcast the next…

Noah Lyles has highlighted how the Sprint docuseries brought revolution to the sport but disclosed one major mistake that has yet to be addressed and might cost the track & field world forever. Noah Lyles has highlighted a major challenge facing track and field despite innovations to market the sport including the Sprint docuseries and…

Team Kenya for the World Athletics Under-20 championships intensified its training today at Kasarani Stadium ahead of the global championships set for the 27th-31st of this month in Lima, Peru. The team of 8 girls and 11 boys, which has been in a residential training camp in Kasarani Stadium for the past two weeks, is…

Athlete Amos Kimutai during an iterview at their trainig camp in Iten,Elgeyo Marakwet County. [Christopher Kipsang,Standard] An Iten-based tour guide-cum-athlete is on a mission to help athletics coaches acquire certification. Amos Kimutai said many athletics coaches were producing world beaters, but did not have the necessary certification to shape budding talents into professional athletes. Kimutai,…

Joao Felix has completed his medical in London and is expected to sign his contract soon under a lucrative deal valid until June 2030. Joao Felix is on the verge of finalizing his transfer to Chelsea, with significant developments reported today. The Portuguese forward has successfully completed his medical examinations in London, a crucial step…

Kabras Sugar’s Jackson Siketa (right) during the Dala Sevens.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Jackson Siketa, a rising star in Kenyan rugby, played a pivotal role in guiding Kabras Sugar to a dominant victory at the 2024 Dala Sevens at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium, in Kisumu. The Kenya U20 international and 2024 Africa Barthes Trophy champion, was named the Most…

Julien Alfred has explained why she can’t be as cocky as other sprinters including Noah Lyles and Sha’Carri Richardson. Unlike many other accomplished sprint sensations, Julien Alfred prefers her life to be private and she would rather have her results speak for her. In recent years, the world has seen the emergence of decorated sprinters…

Thea Lafond of Dominica competes in the Women’s Triple Jump during the 2023 USATF NYC Grand Prix at Icahn Stadium on June 24, 2023 in New York City.[AFP] Kenyan athletics is once again on the spot, with concerns being raised on age manipulation among athletes. Allegations of several athletics stars presenting inaccurate dates of birth…

Before the Paris 2024 Olympics, Masai Russell faced intense online trolling, which fueled her determination to win Olympic gold. American Masai Russell has disclosed how online trolling that she underwent on social media before and during the Paris 2024 Olympics fueled her drive to Olympic gold. The 24-year-old hurdler faced a barrage of negative comments…