Having the physical tools is one thing, but to go where no woman has gone before – and set a world record – you need a whole lot of determination to go with it. That’s an area in which Peres Jepchirchir has never been lacking. Her courage, class and composure were all on full display [...] The Kenyan Experience … [Read more...] about Peris Jepchirchir cements place in history
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Marathon Squad for London 2012
Wilson Kipsang and Mary Keitany lead the Kenyan team for London 2012 It was always going to be a more difficult task for Athletics Kenya to decide who to leave out than whom to select for the London Olympic Games to represent Kenya in the marathon. Below is the Men’s and Women’s team to represent [...] The Kenyan Experience … [Read more...] about Marathon Squad for London 2012
Rudisha wins 800m Gold in WR
David Rudisha of Kenya bedazzled the world with his front running prowess and his majestic determination over 800m, this led to the first new world record on the London 2012 track. The 23-year-old Kenyan in his first appearance in an Olympic final became the first athlete to dip under the magical 1:41 barrier with his [...] The Kenyan Experience … [Read more...] about Rudisha wins 800m Gold in WR
Felix Limo announces international retirement
Hulst, The Netherlands – The well-known Kenyan distance runner Felix Limo announced his international retirement on Thursday, after a top-level career that spanned more than a decade. Now 32, Limo first came to prominence when he ran 27:04.54 for 10,000m for second place at the 2000 Van Damme Memorial meeting in the Belgian capital of [...] The Kenyan Experience … [Read more...] about Felix Limo announces international retirement
Kenyan Athletes Banned
NAIROBI – Three Kenyan athletes have been suspended after testing positive for banned substances by Athletics Kenya. Marathon runners Wilson Erupe Loyanae and Nixon Kiplagat Cherutich will serve two-year bans, while Moses Kiptoo Kurgat was suspended for a year. A fourth athlete, Francis Kibiwott, who finished 45th at the 2007 world half marathon championship in [...] The … [Read more...] about Kenyan Athletes Banned