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Kenyans dominated the 49th Roma-Ostia Half Marathon, with victories in both men's and women's categories on Sunday.
Former world half marathon silver medallist, Mary Wacera Ngugi, showcased her enduring class and resolve by clinching victory at the 49th edition of the Roma-Ostia Half Marathon held on Sunday in Rome, Italy.
At 35, the seasoned athlete, who also holds the title of 2021 Boston Marathon silver medallist, entered the race with a personal best of 1:06.29, recorded eight years ago at the Houston Half Marathon.
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14:02 - 03.03.2024
ATHLETICS Kenyan runners reap big in Japan after dominant exploits at Tokyo Marathon
Kenyan runners Benson Kipruto, Timothy Kiplagat, Vincent Kipkemoi and Rosemary Wanjiru are set for a bumper harvest after their heroics at the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday.
Ngugi outpaced her rivals to secure top honors with a commendable time of 1:07.38.
The race was tightly contested, with Ethiopia’s Mulat Tekle Godu finishing a close second, just three seconds behind Ngugi, in a time of 1:07.41.
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11:32 - 03.03.2024
ATHLETICS Benson Kipruto expresses surprise after breaking Eliud Kipchoge’s Tokyo Marathon course record
Benson Kipruto has expressed joy and surprise at breaking the Tokyo Marathon course record.
Caroline Korir rounded out the top three, crossing the finish line in 1:09.01, and solidifying the podium positions.
Ngugi’s victory is not just a personal achievement but also a testament to her commitment to nurturing young talent through her initiative, the Nala Track Club.
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08:00 - 03.03.2024
ATHLETICS Eliud Kipchoge suffers worst ever marathon defeat after struggling in Tokyo
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge had a rough outing in Tokyo as he suffered his worst ever defeat since he made his Marathon debut in Hamburg 11 years ago.
Based in her hometown of Nyahururu, the club aims to empower young girls by providing them with opportunities to engage in athletics, thereby fostering a new generation of champions.
In the men’s category, the competition was equally intense, with Kenya’s Emmanuel Wafula emerging victorious in his debut over the distance, clocking an impressive time of 1:01.10.
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10:03 - 03.03.2024
ATHLETICS Chepkoech secures Kenya's first medal at World Indoor Championships with national record
Steeplechase world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech clinched Kenya’s first medal at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday night.
The race was a nail-biter until the very end, with Ethiopia's Yegzaw Bayelign finishing a mere one second behind Wafula.
Kenyan Kimakal Kipsambu secured the third spot with a time of 1:01.20, while compatriot Asbel Kiplimo finished fourth in 1:02.57.
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