‘We all wish we could…’- Justin Gatlin on why Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is undeniably the greatest

Justin Gatlin has hailed Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as more than just the greatest 400m hurdler. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is undeniably the greatest 400m hurdler in the world, but American sprint legend Justin Gatlin believes she is much more than that. Speaking on the Run Your Race podcast, the 2004 Olympic 100m champion observed that Sydney is not…

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‘I got mad beef with Noah Lyles’

Paralympian Hunter Woodhall won gold in Paris but it came at the back of contracting the COVID-19, and suspects Noah Lyles was responsible for that. Paralympic champion Hunter Woodhall has broken his silence on the pre-games development that almost threw his participation in  jeopardy.  Weeks before the quadrennial show  in the French capital, Hunter, a…

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Jamaican-Canadian legend explains why Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce can’t be ruled out yet

The three-time world champion insists that Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce still have plenty more to offer the world. Two-time Olympic champion Donovan Bailey believes the Jamaican trio of Elaine Thompson-Herah, Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will bounce back stronger this season. The Jamaican-Canadian legend revealed that injuries slowed them down in the 2024 season…

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‘Like I’m almost going to war’

Multiple Olympics and 400m hurdles world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has opened up on what she does to lift her to victory before every major championship race. Four-time Olympics 400m hurdles champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is known for being deeply religious with her stance dividing opinion. However, the American remains committed to her love and relationship…

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Production of digital number plates to continue, court rules

From left: Former Cabinet Secretaries Joe Mucheru, James Macharia, Fred Matiang’i and other officials display the new generation number plates. [File, Standard] The High Court has ruled in favor of the government, dismissing two petitions filed by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah challenging the introduction of new digital number plates for motor vehicles. The decision allows…

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‘They don’t know my story’

Olympic champion Noah Lyles opened up about what critics don’t understand about him including his journey and feels excessive criticism isn’t necessary. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles was forced to silence his critics before the Paris Olympic Games and he did not mince his words. Lyles, a six-time world champion, said it was inconsequential for…

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Abdi Ahmed Mohamud sworn in as EACC CEO

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud during his swearing-in at the Supreme Courts, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Abdi Ahmed Mohamud has been sworn in as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s (EACC) new Chief Executive Officer. Speaking during the ceremony that was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome,  Mohamud who was the commission’s…

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