Kipchoge and Cherono triumph at BMW Berlin Marathon 2015
A Kenyan double as Eliud Kipchoge runs world leading time of 2:04:00 while Gladys Cherono breaks the 2:20 barrier with 2:19:25 at the 42nd edition of the BMW Berlin-Marathon on Sunday.
Yomog Meje
Yomog Meje is a former Nigerian junior athlete and the Associate editor at Athletics Africa.
Aprot shatters 10000m Games record on Day 4 of African Games – Brazzaville 2015
Alice Aprot shatters the women’s 10000m championship record to take a surprise gold for Kenya on day Four of Athletics action at the 11th African Games in Brazzaville, Congo on Tuesday.
Kenya sweep women 5000m on Day 1 at the African Games – Brazzaville 2015
Kenyan women swept the podium in the 5000m, Cameroon’s Mbumi Nkouindjin dominates Triple jump, and South African Russell Tucker claimed a surprise gold in men’s Discus on the first day of athletics at the 11th African Games in Brazzaville, Congo on Sunday.
Peres Jepchirchir sets new course record in Usti nad Labem
Peres Jepchirchir’s rise continues as the young Kenyan star smashes the event record to win in 1:07:17 at the 5th Mattoni Usti nad Labem Half Marathon on Saturday.
Beijing 2015 RECAP: Yego and Van Niekerk smash African records, Kiyeng wins Steeple gold on Day 5 – Aug 26
Kenya’s Julius Yego and South Africa’s Wayde van Niekerk smash African records on their way to the World titles, and Kenyan Hyvin Kiyeng claimed her first global gold medal on day 5 at the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
Beijing 2015 RECAP: Cheruiyot and Kemboi restore Kenya pride on Day 3 – Aug 24
Veterans Vivian Cheruiyot and Ezekiel Kemboi propelled Kenya to the top of the medal standings at the close of the third day of the 2015 IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
Kenya tops medals table at Beijing 2015
Kenya topped the overall medals table with 7 golds, 6 silvers and 3 bronze medals at the 15th IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Beijing, China on Sunday.
Beijing 2015: Okagbare misses out on a medal in women’s 100m
Nigeria’s hope for a medal at the 2015 IAAF World Championship in Beijing, China fades after Blessing Okagbare came last in the women’s 100m on Monday.
Beijing 2015: Ghebreslassie delivers first Eritrean gold
Eritrean Ghirmay Ghebreslassie won the first gold medal of the 2015 IAAF World Athletics Championships on a very hot and sunny morning in Beijing on Saturday.
Osazuwa sets new Nigerian record; Ogunlewe, George, Odele shock on Day 2 of Nigerian Championships
Uhunoma Naomi Osazuwa sets new national record of 6,106 points to secure victory in Heptathlon; Seye Ogunlewe, Patience George and Tega Odele upset favourites on Day 2 of the 2015 Nigerian Championships in Warri on Friday.
Oke, Asumnu, Amadi impress on Day 1 of Nigerian Championships
Tosin Oke, Gloria Asumnu and Chinazom Amadi provided the highlights on the first day of the 2015 Nigerian Athletics Championships at the Warri Township stadium in Delta-State on Thursday.
In Pictures: Future stars of Africa at Cali 2015
Photo gallery of some of tomorrow’s African stars performing at the 9th IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015 from July 15-19, 2015 taken at the Pascual Guerrero Olympic Stadium in Cali, Colombia.
Hua Wilfried Koffi wins Universiade 200m gold in Gwanju
Côte d’Ivoire’s Hua Wilfried Serge Koffi won the men’s 200m gold medal at the 28th Summer Universiade – World University Games in Gwanju, South Korea on Friday.
Simbine shatters Universiade record on way to 100m gold
South African sprinter Akani Simbine shatters the World University Games 100m record at the 28th Universiade in the Korean city of Gwangju on Thursday July 9, 2015.
Kenyan team to IAAF WYC – Cali 2015 strategize in Nairobi
Kenya will be represented by 25 athletes and six officials at the 9th IAAF World Youth Championships, Cali 2015 in Colombia next month – July 15-19, 2015.
Cheroben and Chelimo achieve Kenyan double in Ceske Budejovice
Abraham Cheroben and Rose Chelimo brave torrid heat to achieve a Kenyan double at the Mattoni Ceske Budejovice Half Marathon in Ceske Budejovice on Satuday June 6.
Kiprop, Dibaba, Ahoure shine in Oslo – Bislett Games
Asbel Kiprop, Jairus Birech, Genzebe Dibaba and Murielle Ahoure are some of the African winners at the 50th ExxonMobil Bislett Games – IAAF Diamond League meeting in Oslo on Thursday.
AIMS approves Millennium Marathon 2015 in Ghana
The Millennium Marathon, the first ever international long distance race to be held in Ghana, on September 6, 2015 has been approved by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS).
Haile Gebrselassie brings to an end 25-year running career
Ethiopian long distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie has announced his final decision to retire from competitive running.
Ethiopia vs Kenya battle over Steeple in Doha – IAAF Diamond League
Ethiopian and Kenyan women will battle for supremacy over the 3000m Steeplechase at the Doha 2015 meeting taking place at the Qatar Sports Club on Friday May 15.
Interview: Nigeria’s golden 4x200m quartet in Bahamas
Watch the post-race interview in the mixed zone with the victorious women’s 4x200m champion from Nigeria on the first day of the IAAF/BTC World Relays, Bahamas 2015
Kipchoge leads Kenyan clean sweep at 2015 London Marathon
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge outsprinted defending champion Wilson Kipsang to win the closest men’s race at the Virgin Money London Marathon for eight years.
Ethiopian Tufa shocks Kenyan favourites at London marathon
Ethiopian Tigist Tufa tore up the prediction book to win the 35th edition of the Virgin Money London Marathon over more fancied Kenyan rivals in London on Sunday.
Former Athletics SA CEO Frik Vermaak dies at 56
The former Athletics South Africa (ASA) chief executive, Frederick ‘Frik’ Vermaak, has died, the athletics governing body confirmed on Tuesday.
Namibia names seven for Africa Youth Championships 2015
Athletics Namibia has selected a seven young athletes to represent Namibia at the second African Youth Championships in athletics holding in Bambous, Mauritius from April 23 to 26 2015.
Kenyans target course record in Hannover jubilee race
Six Kenyan men with personal bests of sub 2:08 are on the start-list at the jubilee edition of the HAJ Hannover Marathon on Sunday – the strongest elite entry in the history of the event.
Athletics SA sends 27 to Africa Youth Championships 2015
The Athletics South Africa (ASA) have named the team for the 2nd CAA Africa Youth Athletics Championships 2015 in Bambous, Mauritius from April 23-26, 2015.
Kenya picks 30 for IAAF World Relays 2015
Athletics Kenya (AK) announce a strong squad of 30 athletes to represent Kenya at the 2nd IAAF World Relays in Nassau, the Bahamas from May 2-3, 2015.
Sisay Lemma wins Vienna City Marathon with strong run
Ethiopian Sisay Lemma stepped in with an amazing performance to secure victory for his country at the Vienna City Marathon after pre-race favourite Getu Feleke dropped out injured.
Wanjiru and Degefa triumph at 2015 Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon
Kenyan Daniel Wanjiru (59:51) and Ethiopian Worknesh Degefa (67:14) take victories in the men and women races at the 2015 Sportisimo Prague Half Marathon.
Athletics Kenya selects 23 for Africa Youth Championships 2015
Athletics Kenya have announced a strong squad of 22 to represent Kenya at the second CAA Africa Youth Championships in Bambous, Mauritius from April 23 – 26, 2015.
WADA ADO Symposium prioritizes protecting clean athletes
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) calls on the anti-doping community to optimize implementation and practice of enhanced Code in view of a clean sport future.
David Rudisha set to star in Melbourne – IAAF World Challenge 2015
Kenya’s 800m world record-holder and Olympic gold medallist, David Rudisha is the main attraction at the Melbourne IAAF World Challenge meeting on Saturday night.
Ogunode awaits Gatlin, Collins at Diamond League in Doha
Qatari record holder, Femi Ogunode, will test his might against top world stars when the 2015 IAAF Diamond League campaign kicks off at the Doha 2015 meeting on Friday May 15.
Leonard Korir wins 2015 NYC Half Marathon
Little-known Kenyan Leonard Korir outsprinted training partner Stephen Sambu to win the 2015 United Airlines NYC Half marathon in New York City on Saturday.