Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has withdrawn from the 2025 Wanda Diamond League Final scheduled for August 28 in Zurich, Switzerland. The announcement, made on Monday, came as a blow not only to Kenyan athletics but to fans worldwide who anticipated a compelling showdown. In a statement, Omanyala cited persistent hip, iliopsoas, and gluteal pain […]
When comparing Faith Kipyegon vs Beatrice Chebet, two of Kenya’s most extraordinary distance runners, we are essentially exploring two different disciplines within track and field—middle-distance (1500m) and long-distance (5000m, 10,000m, cross-country)—each requiring unique physiological strengths, pacing strategies, and mental fortitude. Let’s break down their performances, achievements, specialties, and career trajectories to determine who can be […]
In one of the most electrifying afternoons in track and field history, Kenya’s distance-running superstars, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, shattered world records at the 50th Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field. Beatrice Chebet Shatters 5000m World Record Dual World Record Triumphs Event Highlights Summary Event Athlete Time Notable Splits Significance 5000m Beatrice Chebet (KEN) 13:58.06 3000m at […]
With a performance that cemented her legacy as the greatest women’s middle-distance runner, Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon delivered a jaw-dropping world record of 3:48.68 in the women’s 1500m at the 50th Prefontaine Classic, hosted at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon. Key Highlights Kenyan Double Delight The day doubled as a historic triumph for Kenya: Together, these milestone […]
Paris, June 26, 2025: Kenya’s middle-distance phenom, Faith Kipyegon, will attempt history today at Stade Sébastien Charléty in Paris: to become the first woman ever to run a mile in under four minutes—and stand to earn a KSh 13 million (US $100,000) bonus offered by Alexis Ohanian’s women-only league, Athlos The Moonshot Already the world-record holder in […]
Kenyan middle-distance star Emmanuel Wanyonyi delivered a stunning performance at the Diamond League meet in Oslo, claiming his first-ever win in the prestigious series. The 20-year-old raced to victory in the men’s 800m final with an impressive time of 1:42.78, holding off fierce competition from Mohamed Attaoui and Olympic bronze medallist Djamel Sedjati. Attaoui clocked […]
Akani Simbine is one of South Africa’s most decorated and consistent sprinters, a name synonymous with excellence in the 100m sprint. From humble beginnings to becoming one of the top sprinters globally, Simbine has made a significant mark in athletics. This story explores his life, career highlights, personal background, and what sets him apart in […]
Early Life and Background Sabastian Kimaru Sawe was born on March 16, 1995, in Kenya. While specific details about his early life, family, and upbringing remain limited in public records, he is known to come from the Rift Valley region—an area famously recognized as the breeding ground for some of the world’s greatest long-distance runners. […]
