Also known as: Wanyonyi
The seventh Absa Kip Keino Classic at Nyayo National Stadium saw seven records broken, with Ferdinand Omanyala clocking a sub-10 twice in the men's 100m. The event introduced U20 categories for the first time, providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent, supported by a Sh35 million investment from Absa Bank Kenya.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
The seventh Absa Kip Keino Classic at Nyayo National Stadium saw seven records broken, with Ferdinand Omanyala clocking a sub-10 twice in the men's 100m. The event introduced U20 categories for the first time, providing a platform for young athletes to showcase their talent, supported by a Sh35 million investment from Absa Bank Kenya.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Ferdinand Omanyala won the men's 100m in 9.96 seconds at the seventh Absa Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, while Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi took the men's 1500m in 3:34.11 and American Gabby Thomas won both women's sprints with world-leading performances.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
Olympic and world champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi opened his season with a 1,500m victory in 3:34.11 at the Kip Keino Classic, leading Kenya to a 1-7 finish at Nyayo Stadium. In the women's 800m, Ethiopia's Getachew defeated reigning world champion Lillian Odira with a season's best 1:58.79.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →