May 6, 2022

Cyprian Kotut perfects Martin Lel steps

Cyprian Kotut's resounding victory last week in the Hamburg marathon reminds us of his elder sibling Martin Lel.The 29-year-old roared to victory in a lifetime best of 2:04:47, smashing Eliud Kipchoge's course record of 2:05:30 which has stood for nine years. Kotut surpassed Martin Lel's personal best of 2:05:15 to keep the family legacy intact. However, the […]

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April 22, 2022

Elites field for 2022 Vienna city marathon

The 39th edition of the Vienna city marathon will be underway on Sunday, April 24, 2022. A galaxy of stars has been assembled for both men and women, in what is likely to result in course records. Leonard Langat and Vibian Chepkirui will be defending their titles whereas Goitom Kiffle of Eritrea and Caroline Kilel of […]

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April 13, 2022

Korir the hills cruiser eyes Boston marathon crown

With a personal best of 2:08:03, Albert Korir will be the slowest Kenyan in the men's elite field, lining up for the Boston Marathon on April 18. Yet he is one most decorated in the stellar line-up ever assembled in the Boston marathon. His resounding win in the New York marathon last year gives him an edge. Known for hills ferocity, Korir […]

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March 20, 2022

Eliud Kipchoge & Brigid Koskei, are still capable of breaking marathon World record

About a fortnight ago, Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Koskei won the 2022 Tokyo marathon, posting 2:02:40 and 2:16:02 respectively. The duo is currently world record holders over the distance.While Kipchoge holds men's records in 2:01:39, Koskei owns women's record in 2:14:04. Both broke the course record in Tokyo and achieved the japan All-comers record. Kipchoge's performance is […]

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February 26, 2022

Angela Tanui joins the bandwagon

Get used to Angela Tanui when it comes to the world marathons majors and championships. She has carved her niche over time which has warranted her entry into the big stage. The 29- year-old will join the quartet of Brigid Kosgey, Peres Jepchirchir, Joyciline Jepkosgei and Ruth Chepngetich. The four have excelled with distinction in […]

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October 21, 2021

Agness Tirop had just received the baton from Hellen Obiri

Hellen Obiri is Kenya's indomitable queen in 5000m, 10000m, and cross country, but Agnes Tirop has been giving her tremendous challenge both locally and in the international arena. It's worth noting that Agnes has subdued her on a number of occasions. The duo has been representing Kenya in the above events. In the 2021 Tokyo Olympics […]

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October 7, 2021

Marathon debut with sub 27 in 10km and sub 58 in half-marathon: Kibiwott Kandie

World half-marathon record holder, Kibiwott Kandie is destined to make history, with sub 27 minutes in 10km and sub 58 minutes in half marathon, Kandie will debut marathon as the fastest ever athlete in 10km and half-marathon. Kandie stands tall in half-marathon with 57:32 (world record). On Sunday, October 3, he run (26:51) the second-fastest time this year […]

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September 22, 2021

Bekele needs to borrow a leaf from Kipchoge in his quest to break the world record

All eyes are set for the iconic Berlin marathon due on Sunday, September 26. Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia will be making a comeback, in what is seen as an attempt to break the marathon world record of 2:01:39 held by Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya. Kenenisa Bekele life-time best is 2:01:41, two seconds slower than the world record. It […]

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September 7, 2021

Start list for 2021 Berlin Marathon.

Berlin marathon will act as a curtain-raiser to six world marathon major (WMM) events kicking off this fall. The iconic Berlin marathon, is famous for producing world records. Slated for Sunday, September 26, 2021, the organizers have unveiled formidable team, dominated by Ethiopins and Kenyans. kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia will headline men's event, and he will […]

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August 13, 2021

Kitata and Brigid to spearhead London marathon

Shura Kitata of Ethiopia and Kenya's Brigid Kosgei will be defending their titles in the London marathon on October 3, 2021. Kitata pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic marathon this month, while Brigid won a silver medal. The resilient Kitata will face stiff competition from last year's runner up Vincent Kipchumba of Kenya and his […]

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