Faith Kipyegon — three-time Olympic champion competing in middle-distance track events, currently managing a hamstring injury.
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The Standard
… My role models are Faith Kipyegon and Sarah Moraa. I am working hard to be like them one day," said Sembeyo. …
Kenya's Under-20 stars shine in Eugene as chase for medals gathers paceCitizen Digital
… I thank my mum for always praying for me and I promise her and my fans that I will do my best to bring something good home.” The World Athletics Under-20 Championships have launched the careers of several Kenyan greats, including Faith Kipyegon and David Rudisha. …
Kenyan athletes eye strong start as World U20 Champs begin in EugeneCitizen Digital
Odira backs Kipyegon despite difficult start to season By Mkalla wa Mwambodze July 15, 2026 12:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Athletics - World Athletics Championships - Women's 1500 Metres - Heats - Ha …
Odira backs Kipyegon despite difficult start to seasonThe Standard
… Ethiopians Alesighn Baweke and Senayet Getachew sprinted to second (8:23.81) and third (8:24.02) places respectively with three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury in finishing fourth in 8:24.21. …
Wanyonyi eyes glory in London after world record run in MonacoCitizen Digital
Kipyegon eyes Monaco springboard on road to recovery By AFP July 10, 2026 10:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Double Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon on Citizen TV's JKLive show on October 11, 2023. …
Kipyegon eyes Monaco springboard on road to recoveryCitizen Digital
Kipyegon, Duplantis, Seville, Alfred headline Monaco Diamond League By AFP July 09, 2026 12:50 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Faith Kipyegon, Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, Julien Alfred and O …
Kipyegon, Duplantis, Seville, Alfred headline Monaco Diamond LeagueCitizen Digital
… Embassy Kenya Chargé d'Affaires Susan Burns shares a light moment with Kenyan athletes including marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge and track queen Faith Kipyegon at Kaptagat Training Camp in Uasin Gishu County on Thursday, April 9, 2026. …
US envoy Burns hails World Cup's role in bringing people togetherThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeBeatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon celebrate after winning gold and silver medals, respectively, during the Women's 5000m at the World Athletics Championships 2025 at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025.[AFP] Kenya is out to beef up its pa …
Kenya out to increase its participation at LA28Citizen Digital
Prefontaine Classic: Kipyegon returns to world-record venue as Kenya eyes glory By Bernard Cheruiyot July 02, 2026 01:49 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's Faith Kipyegon reacts after winning and beati …
Prefontaine Classic: Kipyegon returns to world-record venue as Kenya eyes gloryCitizen Digital
IOC to choose 2036 Olympic host in 2029 By AFP June 24, 2026 10:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates after the women's 5000m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Ol …
IOC to choose 2036 Olympic host in 2029Kenyan steeplechasers Emmanuel Lemiso and Nicholas Kitum Losiwareng won their respective heats at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday night, advancing to Friday's final with times of 8:47.61 and 8:45.26 respectively.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyan steeplechasers Emmanuel Lemiso and Nicholas Kitum Losiwareng won their respective heats at the World Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon on Thursday night, advancing to Friday's final with times of 8:47.61 and 8:45.26 respectively.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya begins its campaign at the 2026 World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene on Wednesday with eight athletes competing on the opening day, aiming to improve on its fifth-place finish at the 2024 edition.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan middle-distance runner Lilian Odira publicly defended Faith Kipyegon following criticism of her fourth-place finish in the 3000m at the Monaco Diamond League, urging fans to remain patient as Kipyegon manages a lingering hamstring injury from Shanghai and praising her contributions to Kenya's athletics legacy.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi set a new 1,000m world record of 2:11.83 at the Monaco Diamond League meet, breaking the 27-year-old record of 2:11.96 set by Kenyan Noah Ngeny. Wanyonyi, the world 800m champion, will next compete at the London meet.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Faith Kipyegon says she is recovering from a hamstring injury and plans to use the 3,000m at the Diamond League meet in Monaco as a springboard for the rest of the season. The Kenyan, who has three Olympic and four world 1,500m titles, finished third in the mile in Eugene and said she was running at 98 percent of her capabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Faith Kipyegon, Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, Julien Alfred and Oblique Seville headline the Diamond League meet in Monaco on Friday, the 10th of 15 elite circuit events. The track and field competition at Stade Louis II will feature Olympic triathlon champions and other top athletes competing across multiple events.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Acting US Ambassador Susan Burns told Citizen TV that the FIFA World Cup demonstrates sport's power to bring people together across cultures and is fueling football's growing popularity in the United States, which is co-hosting the tournament with Canada and Mexico.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya is targeting to increase its participation at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games from six disciplines at Paris 2024 to ten disciplines. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya is working with sports associations and the government to achieve this through strengthening weak points and ensuring athletes receive full funding for qualifications.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, headlines Kenya's team at Saturday's Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, competing in the women's mile and taking on a world-class field including compatriot Dorcus Ewoi and athletes from Australia and Britain. Kenya also features world silver medallist Lilian Odira in the women's 800m against Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The International Olympic Committee announced it will choose the host of the 2036 summer Olympic Games in mid-2029, with 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane already scheduled. The IOC will employ a new three-step selection system beginning in March 2027 to give potential hosts greater clarity and a clear timeline for government support.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Athletics Kenya has called for greater public interest in track and field athletes, saying many of the country's stars only gain recognition after winning medals internationally. The appeal comes ahead of the National Championships at Nyayo National Stadium, which will serve as Kenya's trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kenya's Ambassador to UNEP Ida Odinga are headlining a 10-kilometre peace and conservation race in Elgeyo-Marakwet County to launch the Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and Harmony (CHERISH) programme, aimed at rehabilitating one of Kenya's five major water towers while creating green jobs and promoting peace-building in the North Rift region.
20 May 2026 · Capital News →
Double Olympic champion and world record holder Faith Kipyegon won the women's 5000m at the Shanghai Diamond League, clocking a world-leading time of 14:24.14. Ethiopia's Likina Amebaw finished second, with Kenya also placing Caroline Nyaga in the top ten.
17 May 2026 · The Standard →
Pole vault world record-holder Armand Duplantis, a two-time Olympic champion and triple world gold medallist, competes in the Diamond League opener in Shanghai/Keqiao on Saturday against a field including Greece's Emmanouil Karalis, US champion Sam Kendricks, and Australia's Kurtis Marschall. Duplantis, unbeaten since 2023 and holder of 15 pole vault world records including a 6.31m clearance set in March, said he feels both nervous and excited ahead of the competition.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon will compete in the 5000m at the Shanghai Diamond League on Saturday, saying she is slowly exploring longer distances after years dominating the 1500m.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Community running clubs across Nairobi, including We Run Nairobi, Urban Swaras Running Club, and Karura Running Club, are attracting growing numbers of young people seeking fitness, social connection, and relief from the pressures of daily life and rising costs of living.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 2026 Wanda Diamond League series opens in Shanghai/Keqiao and will tour 15 cities across four continents, concluding with a two-day final in Brussels on September 4–5. Faith Kipyegon, a five-time Diamond League champion, headlines the opening leg.
6 May 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's mixed 4x400m relay team finished fourth at the World Relays in Gaborone, qualifying for both the inaugural Ultimate Championships in Budapest (September 11-13) and the 2027 Beijing World Championships.
4 May 2026 · The Standard →
Sebastian Sawe, who became the first person to break the two-hour barrier in a marathon with a time of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, has been offered a fully sponsored four-night luxury getaway called the "Champion's Retreat" at a Kenyan destination of his choice by the Kenya Tourism Board.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →