2023-04-03T17:47:38+00:00
ATHLETICS Kiplimo voted March's best by Uganda Sports Press Association
Kiplimo's victory was a second in a row, having taken the award in February.
2023-04-03T17:47:38+00:00
Kiplimo's victory was a second in a row, having taken the award in February.
2023-04-03T10:01:28+00:00
Kwemoi made history by becoming the first Ugandan to win the World Athletics Label event, crossing the line after 2 hours, 7 minutes and 14 seconds on his first try.
2023-04-02T15:37:18+00:00
Over 6,500 participants ran the individual marathon, while more than 16,500 people took part in the non-competitive relay marathon to support non-profit organizations.
2023-04-02T14:37:35+00:00
In his first competitive run over the 42.195km distance, Ayana clinched the men's title in a time of 2:07:15, leaving behind pre-race favourite Guye Adola in the closing five kilometers.
2023-04-01T09:16:45+00:00
Barely a year since its inception, the Rwenzori marathon has already attracted international attention and rated number one by a reputable US newspaper, USA Today.
2023-03-27T07:39:00+00:00
The four-time Olympic champion announced earlier this year that he plans to retire after the 2023 season, making this year’s London Marathon an emotional and significant event for the 40-year-old athlete.
2023-03-19T12:53:16+00:00
Kiplimo, the world half marathon record holder, was dominant especially in the second half of the race, running solo for the final three kilometres to break the tape at 1:01:31, 38 seconds ahead of Cheptegei.
2023-03-18T22:16:21+00:00
The race comes only four weeks after their last meeting at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia, where Cheptegei saw Kiplimo claim his title as he settled for Bronze.
2023-03-18T13:00:00+00:00
Kiplimo is the reigning half-marathon world record holder following his exploits at the 2020 World Championships in Poland.
2023-03-18T12:10:54+00:00
Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic and World Athletics 10,000m champion, and Kiplimo, the half marathon world record holder, will meet for only the second time over the 21 kilometre distance.