Kenyan Runner Shadrack Chesir Disqualified in Poland After Positive Anti-Doping Test
Capital FM
Kenya's Shadrack Chesir has been disqualified from the Poznan Half Marathon after in-competing anti-doping tests revealed that he had tested positive for a prohibited substance. Read more »
Bank Windhoek Relay Held
Namibian
More than 200 enthusiastic participants took part in the recent Bank Windhoek Relay, which the organisers hailed as a success. Read more »
World Record Holder Provisionally Suspended By Athletics Integrity Unit for Doping
Capital FM
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has provisionally suspended world record holder for the 10km road race, Rhonex Kipruto of Kenya for alleged use of the banned substance ABP. Read more »
Kruger's a World Record Beater Says Coach
Scrolla
Renowned shot put and discus coach Eben Vermaas is confident that Simone Kruger has the potential to break the World F38 Discus record this year. Read more »
Peace Marathon Prize Money to Increase
New Times
Organizers of the Kigali International Peace Marathon (KIPM) have announced increased prize money for winners of the 2023 edition slated for June 11. Read more »
'I Don't Cheat or Dope! Rhonex Kipruto Says After Doping Suspension
Capital FM
Kenya's 10 kilometres road race world record holder Rhonex Kipruto became the latest Kenyan athlete to be suspended for a doping offence on Wednesday by the Athletics Integrity… Read more »
Olympic Champion Peres Finishes Third in London as Sifan Wins on Marathon Debut
Capital FM
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya finished third at the London Marathon on Sunday, as debutant Sifan Hassan clinched victory on her first ever marathon, making use of her… Read more »
Marathon Queen Jepchirchir Back to Reclaim Her Throne After Finishing Third at London Marathon
Capital FM
Olympic women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir believes a third-place finish at Sunday's London Marathon was the best result she could hope for after recent injury woes. Read more »
Angolan Athlete Wins Gold in African Judo
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Angolan athlete, Joseta Mavungu, won the gold medal at the African Wrestling Championship Tuesday, beating Algerian Yasmine Bouregba, at 69 kg, in a competition taking place in… Read more »
AFN Has No Contract With Premium Trust Bank, Says Olopade
This Day
Board members of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), have been told to put aside their differences and concentrate on building a formidable squad for the nation,… Read more »
Gambia to Participate in African Athletics Championship
The Point
The Gambia will participate in the forthcoming 2023 Region II Senior Athletics Championship in Lome, Togo. Read more »
'Vibes and Victory,' - Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's Big Plan At Kip Keino Classic
Capital FM
World 100m champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce says she is not in Kenya just for the vibes but also to excel at this Saturday's Kip Keino Classic and run fast times. Read more »
Why Postponement of Nairobi City Marathon is a Blessing for Many Kenyan Athletes
Capital FM
The postponement of the Nairobi City Marathon to July 2 provides many Kenyan athletes with enough time to register for the second edition of the road race. Read more »
Omanyala Set for Sizzling Showdown on Diamond League Debut in Rabat
Capital FM
Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala will make his Diamond League debut in Rabat on May 28 this year. Read more »
Yankurije Aims High Ahead of 2023 Peace Marathon
New Times
Rwandan long-distance runner Martha Yankurije has said that she is looking forward to raising the country's flag high ahead of the highly-anticipated Kigali International Peace… Read more »