London 2017: Obiri outkicks Ayana to snatch 5000m gold
Kenyan Hellen Onsando Obiri produced an astonishing last lap to claim her first ever major world outdoor title in the women 5000m at the IAAF World Championships in London on Sunday.
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Muktar Edris ends Mo Farah’s reign – London 2017
Ethiopia’s Muktar Edris ended Britain’s Mohammed Farah’s dominance of the men’s 5000m and 10,000m at major championships in grand style at the IAAF World Championships on Saturday night.
I will never try and fill Bolt’s or Johnson’s shoes – Wayde van Niekerk
World 400m record-holder, Wayde van Niekerk, says he is building his own “image and brand” and doesn’t want to be tagged as the successor to track and field greats Usain Bolt and Michael Johnson.
IAAF throws out Dutch protest against Musagala
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has thrown out the appeal for disqualification of Ugandan athlete Ronald Musagala during the men’s 1500m heats.
Kipyegon Gold, Semenya Bronze in women’s 1500m – London 2017
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon won a tight and dramatic women’s 1500m final on Monday evening, taking gold in 4:02.59 ahead of American Jenny Simpson and South Africa’s Caster Semenya.
Live Blog: Day 1 – IAAF World Championships London 2017
AthleticsAfrica’s live coverage of Day 1 of the 2017 IAAF World Championships at The Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London – August 4-13, 2017.
Kipsang hungry for success on return to BMW Berlin-Marathon
Kenya’s former World marathon record-holder, Wilson Kipsang, is hungry for success on his return to the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on September 24
Samaai triumphs at Rabat Diamond League
South African jumper Ruswahl Samaai emerge victorious in the men’s long jump at the 2017 IAAF Diamond League Meeting in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday 16 July.
Ethiopian Minsewo snatches 3000m Gold from Kenyans at Nairobi 2017
Ethiopia’s Abersh Minsewo won Gold in 9:24.62, marginally beating the home favourite Emmaculate Chepkirui, on Day 1 of the 2017 IAAF World U18 Championships in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday.
WADA partners ADAK and AIU on anti-doping outreach at Nairobi 2017
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is partnering with the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) and the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) to deliver its Legacy Outreach Programme during the IAAF Junior World Championships in Nairobi.
Athletics SA name provisional team for London 2017
South African Athletics governing body Athletics South Africa (ASA) have announced a 22-member preliminary team for next month’s IAAF World Championships, London 2017.
Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge eyes World Record in Berlin
The 2016 Olympic champion is aiming to run faster at the BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on September 24 than his compatriot Dennis Kimetto who set the world record, 2:02:57, on the renowned fast course in 2014.
Cheptai and Korio post Kenyan double at Bengaluru 2017
Irene Cheptai and Alex Korio made it a Kenyan double at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2017 race, winning at the 10th edition of the race in 28:12 and 31:51 respectively.
Keitany breaks women’s-only world record at London Marathon
Kenya’s Mary Keitany took 41 seconds off the women’s-only world record at the Virgin Money London Marathon, running 2:17:01 at the IAAF Gold Label Road Race on Sunday 23 April.
Jepchirchir breaks world half marathon record in Ras al-Khaimah
Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir broke the world record in the women’s half marathon today, clocking 1:05:06 at the RAK Half half marathon in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE.
Dibaba breaks world 2000m record in Sabadell
World 1500m champion Genzebe Dibaba added to her growing list of record-breaking achievements by breaking the world 2000m record at the 2017 Miting Internacional de Catalunya in the Spanish city of Sabadell on Tuesday Feb 2.
Simbu and Kitur win at Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2017
Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu and Kenya’s Bornes Kitur take the honours and USD$42,000 first prize cheques at the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon 2017
“I proved what I can do“ – Kenenisa Bekele
With his 2:03:03 win at the 2016 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Kenenisa Bekele proved himself once and for all that he is a world class performer at the distance.
Bekele beats Kipsang at 2016 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON
Ethiopian Kenenisa Bekele wins a thrilling duel with Wilson Kipsang but misses the world record by just six seconds, with a time of 2:03:03, at the 2016 BMW BERLIN-MARATHON on Sunday.
Rio 2016: Vivian Cheruiyot upsets Almaz Ayana to win 5,000m gold
Kenya’s Vivian Cheruiyot shocks World 10,000m record-holder Almaz Ayana to win her first Olympic gold medal in the Women’s 5000m at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Rio 2016: Kipruto claims Olympic Steeple gold
Conseslus Kipruto ran an Olympic record of 8:03.28 to win Kenya’s ninth consecutive gold medal in the men’s 3000m steeplechase on day 6 of athletics at Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Wednesday.
Rio 2016: David Rudisha retains Olympic 800m title
Kenya’s David Rudisha stormed to victory in 1:42.15 to retain his Olympic men’s 800m title ahead of Algeria’s Taoufik Mahkloufi at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
Rio 2016: Wayde Van Niekerk smashes 400m World Record
South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk broke Michael Johnson’s world record to win the men’s 400m gold at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in a stunning time of 43.03 on Sunday.
Rio 2016: Sumgong claims first Olympic marathon gold for Kenya
London marathon winner, Jemima Sumgong, became the first Kenyan woman to win the Olympics marathon title, clocking 2:24:04 for gold, at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Ayana shatters 10,000m World Record at Rio 2016 Olympics
Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to win the 10,000m at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, clocking 29:17.45 to win the first athletics gold medal of the Games.
Your federation failed you – Phobay Kutu-Akoi
Liberian sprinter Phobay Kutu-Akoi narrates to us exclusively on AthleticsAfrica.com her neglect by the Liberian Athletics Federation and her 48-hours of hell en-route to the African Championships in Durban, South Africa.
Olympic Channel to launch after Rio 2016 on 21 August
IOC’s new digital-first platform will be available anytime, anywhere and on any device, at the conclusion of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on 21 August, 2016.
Kirui keeps Kenyan steeple tradition alive with Bydgoszcz gold
Amos Kirui kept Kenya’s perfect U20 World Championships streak in the 3000m Steeplechase alive for the 15th consecutive edition with victory in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Taki claims 1500m Gold for Kenya on Day 3 – Bydgoszcz 2016
Kenya’s Kumari Taki claims the men’s 1500m gold medal at the ongoing IAAF World U20 Championships at the Zawisza Stadium, in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Thursday.
Degefa grabs Ethiopia first gold medal on Day 2 – Bydgoszcz 2016
Ethiopia’s Beyenu Degefa captured the women’s 3000m title, the first gold medal for her country, on Day 2 of the IAAF World U20 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland on Wednesday.
Chumo Kwemoi smashes U20 Championships record on Day 1 – Bydgoszcz 2016
Kenya’s Rodgers Chumo Kwemoi won the men’s 10,000m title in a championship record of 27:25.23 at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships – Bydgoszcz 2016.
Semenya shatters South Africa 800m record in Monaco
South Africa’s Caster Semenya coasted to victory in the 800m at the Monaco IAAF Diamond League on Friday smashing her own national record in the process.
South Africa names 39-strong team for Rio 2016 Olympics
A 39-member SA athletics team was named for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on Thursday after the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) revealing the final squad.
Athletics Kenya withdraws from Rita Jeptoo’s CAS hearing
Athletics Kenya (AK) have withdrawn from the doping appeal hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) involving suspended Kenyan athlete Rita Jeptoo amid concerns about fair trial.
Kenya selects strong squad of 50 athletes for Rio 2016
Athletics Kenya (AK) have announced a strong team of 50 athletes to represent the East African nation at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games from 12-21 August.