Articles by Gilbert Kiprotich

Kibet, Jepkemei win Ndalat Gaa Cross Country titles

1712, October 19, 2019 (EAT)

Michael Kibet and Daisy Jepkemei are the winners of the 11th edition of the Isaiah Kiplagat Memorial Ndalat Gaa Cross-Country held Saturday in Ndalat,...

Kipruto to defend title, Chebet out of Ndalat Gaa XC

1610, October 18, 2019 (EAT)

Wold 10,000m bronze medallist Rhonex Kipruto will defend his title at the 11th edition of Ndalat Gaa Cross Country set for tomorrow in Paul Boit Farm,...

AK rallies Kenyans to vote for Kipchoge and co.

1510, October 17, 2019 (EAT)

Gilbert Kiprotich Athletics Kenya (AK) president Jackson Tuwei has urged Kenyans to vote overwhelmingly for their star compatriots shortlisted for th...

Record-breaker Kosgei hungry for more after Chicago heroics

1349, October 16, 2019 (EAT)

World marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei says she does not plan to coast on her latest accomplishment, declaring she could run even faster after bre...

Kosgei, Chepkoech and Obiri nominated for IAAF award

1422, October 15, 2019 (EAT)

Newly crowned world marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei, world 3,000m steeplechase record holder Beatrice Chepkoech and world 5,000m champion Hellen ...

INEOS Challenge pacers revel in Kipchoge’s heroics

1511, October 14, 2019 (EAT)

The pacers who played a key role in Eliud Kipchoge’s stunning feat in the INEOS Challenge on Saturday when he broke the sub-two barrier by...

Eliud Kipchoge, Cheruiyot nominated for IAAF Male World Athlete of the Year award

1656, October 14, 2019 (EAT)

World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and World 1,500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot are among the 11 nominees shortlisted for this year’s IAAF M...

Brigid Kosgei smashes world record, Cherono secures Kenyan double in Chicago

1905, October 13, 2019 (EAT)

Brigid Kosgei ran a jaw dropping 2:14:01 to obliterate the women's World Marathon record en route to winning the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Lawren...

Eliud Kipchoge to have street named after him in Eldoret town

1400, October 12, 2019 (EAT)

Uasin Gishu County Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno says plans are underway to hand Eliud Kipchoge a befitting welcome when he returns home after his h...

Lorupe leads athletes in rallying support for Kipchoge

1432, October 10, 2019 (EAT)

Legendary marathon athlete Tegla Lorupe and Olympic Javelin silver medallist Julius Yego are among athletes who have expressed their support of Eliud ...

M-Pesa logo now ‘Eliud159’ for next seven days, Safaricom says

1535, October 9, 2019 (EAT)

Giant mobile network operator Safaricom has introduced a new M-Pesa logo to honour world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge ahead of the INEOS 1:59...

It’s time to go for World Record, Kipruto declares after Doha heroics

1631, October 8, 2019 (EAT)

After dominating the local, Africa and world scene, Olympic and World 3,000m steeplechase champion Conseslus Kipruto has vowed to break the World Reco...

Pomp, colour as Team Kenya returns to a heroic welcome

2006, October 7, 2019 (EAT)

Song and danced rented the air early Monday afternoon when Kenya’s heroic team, returning from an impressive performance at this year’s World Athl...

Sparkling Cheruiyot wins Kenya its fifth gold in Doha

2053, October 6, 2019 (EAT)

Timothy Cheruiyot left nothing to chance as he ran to victory in the men's 1,500m final to notch Kenya's fifth gold in the final day of the World Cham...

From gun to tape, Obiri defends title in style

2226, October 5, 2019 (EAT)

After a disappointing outing in the 10,000m finals, Hellen Obiri bounced back to defend her 5,000m title in style on Friday night at an ecstatic Khali...

Kipyegon settles for silver, relinquishes World title

2129, October 5, 2019 (EAT)

Faith Kipyegon surrendered her World 1,500m title as she settled for silver in a tough race held Saturday night at the Khalifa International Stadium...

Kipruto retains World 3,000m steeplechase title in photo finish

2239, October 4, 2019 (EAT)

Kenya's Conseslus Kipruto had to dig deeper to defend his 3,000m steeplechase World title at the ongoing World Championships in Doha, Qatar Friday nig...

Barega in as final pacemakers for INEOS Challenge named

831, October 11, 2019 (EAT)

With just close to a week remaining to the much-awaited INEOS Challenge, organisers have announced the final list of pacemakers for the historic event...

Drifting towards glory: Warriors on course for another title

1335, October 1, 2019 (EAT)

With the clock ticking towards the end of Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) Premier League season, defending champions Butali Sugar Warriors remains on course ...

Malkia Strikers hit Cameroon in World Cup consolation

2004, September 29, 2019 (EAT)

The national women volleyball team Malkia Strikers overcame Cameroon 3-1 for their only victory at what has been a wretched FIVB World Cup campaign in...