Delayed London Marathon could feature elite athletes only

By Agencies,

This year's postponed London Marathon could be staged with elite athletes only, says race director Hugh Brasher. Brasher said that was one of 10 ...

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Kipchoge, Bekele fight to stay fit as London Marathon remains in limbo

By Reuters,

Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele should have spent this week finalising their preparations for the London Marathon but the two best distance runners...

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The dire effects of Covid-19 on Kenya’s sports journalists

By Isaac Swila,

SPECIAL REPORT      Isaac Swila Under normal circumstances, Jacob Icia, Gilbert Kiprotich, Ernest Mkalla, Geoffrey Mwamburi, Godfrey Ashiali, Luqm...

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Coronavirus: How suspended sport is affecting Kenyans

By John Kyanda,

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the sporting world to a standstill with only Burundi and some Middle East countries still continuing with their d...

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How Karoki, Obiri are keeping fit amid Covid-19 pandemic

By Philip Muchiri,

Despite the difficult times occasioned by the spread of COVID-19 across the world, Kenya’s athletes have continued to train although not as usual as...

Bedan Karoki , COVID-19 , Hellen Obiri

We will win fight against coronavirus, says Kipchoge

By Reuters,

Eliud Kipchoge, the world’s greatest marathon man, reckoned his first reaction was shock when he heard at home in Kenya that the 2020 Olympic Games ...

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IOC working toward July-August Olympics in 2021

By Reuters,

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is working with sports bodies to arrange a July-August window for the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and h...

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Kenyan athletes react to Olympics postponement

By Gilbert Kiprotich,

With Kenya having established itself as a global sporting powerhouse, the postponement of the Olympic Games is set to affect many  athletes who had s...

What happens if the Tokyo Games don’t go ahead?

By CNN,

The Olympic flame arrived in Japan on Friday, marking the beginning of official celebrations for a global sporting event that could still be derailed ...

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Diamond League hit by coronavirus concerns

By Gilbert Kiprotich,

Kenyan athletes continue to count losses as the organisers of the World Athletics Diamond League postponed the opening three legs of the 2020 season o...

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SWILA: How Coronavirus has cost sports billions of dollars

By Isaac Swila,

Isaac Swila in Nairobi The Coronavirus pandemic spreading across the globe like wildfire has not only caused panic to millions of souls across the wo...

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London marathon postponed to October due to coronavirus

By Reuters,

The annual London marathon which was due to take place on April 26 has been postponed to October 4 because of coronavirus, the organizers said on Frid...

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Sports events hit by the coronavirus epidemic

By Reuters,

Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak: ITALY * All sports events have been cancelled until April 3. OLYMPIC...

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David Rudisha: These are my life struggles

By Agencies,

Snoozing in Nairobi airport's departure lounge in a navy blue suit, David Rudisha looks like just another businessman having a quick power nap. His...

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Coronavirus: World Half Marathon Champs postponed

By Stanley Mativo,

The 2020 World Half Marathon Championship which was scheduled for March 29 in Gdynia, Poland has been postponed to October. World Athletics on Frid...

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Ethiopia’s Legese wins coronavirus-impacted Tokyo Marathon

By Reuters,

Ethiopian Birhanu Legese won the Tokyo Marathon for the second year in a row on Sunday, racing to victory in two hours, four minutes and 15 seconds al...

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Aiyabei targeting Tokyo bliss

By Gilbert Kiprotich,

Frankfurt Marathon champion Valary Aiyabei has promised to deliver “something good” when she competes at the 14th edition of Tokyo Marathon on Sun...

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Tokyo has no ‘Plan B’ for Games despite coronavirus

By Reuters,

Tokyo has no Plan B for this year’s Summer Olympics despite alarm over the spread of the coronavirus in Japan and elsewhere with under five months b...

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Marathoners say no time to fear Olympic cancellation

By Reuters,

Aspring Olympians at the U.S. marathon trials said on Thursday that they were concerned first with securing one of the coveted few tickets to Tokyo 20...

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NOCK seals deal with Kurume City officials

By Citizen Team,

Kenyan athletes will hold a three-week training camp in the Japanese City of Kurume prior to the Olympic Games slated for Tokyo in July 24-August 9. ...

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