Athletics

Former Olympic champion Pamela Jelimo has officially been upgraded to the silver medal position in the women’s 800m at the London 2012 Olympic Games following the reallocation of medals by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).The IOC Executive Board approved the revised standings after World Athletics updated the official results following the disqualification of Russian athlete Yekaterina Poistogova, who had originally finished second in the race.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814279##Poistogova’s result was annulled after she was found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation. Her final appeal was dismissed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in May 2025, making the sanction final and clearing the way for the IOC to redistribute the medals.“The IOC Executive Board has taken the decision to reallocate Olympic medals from the London 2012 Olympic Games,” the IOC said in a statement.“Reallocation takes place only after all the remedies have been exhausted by the sanctioned athletes or teams,..

Lilian Odira has set her sights on the Eugene Diamond League after successfully defending her national title and booking a place in Team Kenya for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.The reigning World 800m champion delivered a commanding performance at the Athletics Kenya National Championships held at the Nyayo National Stadium, clocking 2:00.44 to win the women’s 800m final. Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe victory secured her third consecutive national title and earned her a ticket to represent Kenya at the Commonwealth Games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814245##However, Odira revealed that her immediate focus is on the Eugene Diamond League, scheduled for Friday, 3, to Saturday, 4 July, where she hopes to continue building momentum ahead of her Commonwealth Games debut.”I have been working towards Eugene because from here, I will be heading to the Eugene Diamond League. The nationals were part of my training, and I am very thankful,” Odira said after her victory.The national c..

World 1,500m bronze medalist Reynold Cheruiyot has revealed that his impressive performance at the Shanghai Diamond League came at a cost to his health and fitness.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsCheruiyot finished second in the men’s 3000m at the opening Wanda Diamond League meeting in Shanghai/Keqiao last month, producing one of the standout performances of the event.The 2022 World U20 1,500m champion clocked a personal best of 7:26.11, narrowly missing victory as Germany’s Mohamed Abdilaahi surged late to win in 7:25.77.US-based Kenyan athlete credits Faith Kipyegon after Commonwealth Games qualificationThe race featured a stellar field that included Jacob Krop, Timothy Cheruiyot, Andreas Almgren, Edwin Kurgat, Birhanu Balew, and several other world-class athletes.Despite the breakthrough performance, Cheruiyot disclosed that the aftermath of the race proved challenging.“Since competing at the Shanghai Diamond League, my body has not been in the best condition. However, ..

Kenyan middle-distance sensation Rosemary Longisa has credited three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon as a major source of inspiration after booking her place at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsLongisa secured qualification for the Games, set for Thursday, 23 July to Sunday, 2 August in Glasgow, Scotland, after finishing third in the women’s 1,500m during the trials.The achievement adds another milestone to what has been a remarkable rise for the US-based athlete, who recently made history as the first Kenyan woman to win the NCAA 1,500m title.Why Omanyala is confident of rewriting history at 2026 Commonwealth GamesSpeaking after her qualification, Longisa revealed that Kipyegon’s success has played a significant role in shaping her mindset and ambitions as she continues her rapid progression in the sport.“I have improved tremendously over the last two years. Faith Kipyegon has been a huge inspiration to me and has had a significant impact on..

Ferdinand Omanyala believes history could be repeating itself after clocking the same time he posted during the 2022 Commonwealth Games trials, a performance that preceded his groundbreaking triumph in Birmingham.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe African record holder stormed to victory in the men’s 100m final at the Commonwealth Games trials over the weekend, crossing the line in 10.00 seconds.Tusker FC goalkeeper opens up on personal issue that affected his performance last seasonIt was a familiar mark for the Kenyan sprint king, who also ran 10.00 during the 2022 trials before going on to become only the second Kenyan in history to win a Commonwealth sprint title.In Birmingham, Omanyala produced a memorable performance to claim gold in the men’s 100m, following in the footsteps of Seraphino Antao, who won the 100-yard dash at the 1962 Commonwealth Games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814277##Now, with the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on the horizon, Omanyala sees the similarity ..

Kenyan javelin star Julius Yego is preparing to bring the curtain down on an illustrious Commonwealth Games career, with the 2026 edition in Glasgow set to mark his final appearance on the global stage.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe veteran thrower, fondly known as the “YouTube Man” for teaching himself the sport through online videos, has enjoyed a memorable journey at the Games spanning more than a decade.Yego made his Commonwealth Games debut in New Delhi in 2010, finishing seventh with a best throw of 69.60m. Four years later, he announced himself among the world’s elite by clinching gold in Glasgow with a winning effort of 83.87m.Edmund Serem reveals next destination after sealing Commonwealth Games berthHis title defense at the 2018 Gold Coast Games did not go according to plan as he failed to progress beyond the qualification rounds. However, the former world champion bounced back strongly in Birmingham in 2022, securing bronze with a throw of 85.70m.Pakistan’s ..

Kenyan steeplechase sensation Edmund Serem has turned his attention to the Diamond League circuit after securing qualification for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.The 2026 World Athletics Rising Star award winner is set to compete at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday, 28 June, before making a final stop in Monaco ahead of Glasgow on Friday, 10 July.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsSerem punched his ticket to the Commonwealth Games after finishing second in the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the National Championships and Commonwealth Games trials held at Nyayo National Stadium over the weekend. He crossed the line behind Simon Koech, who claimed the national title, as both athletes booked their places for the Games. They will be joined by Leonard Bett, who also posted a desirable time at the trials.##NAJAVA_MECA_9814114##Having achieved one of his major objectives for the season, Serem revealed that his immediate focus is now on maintaining his momentum on the international stage…

Reigning Athletics Kenya (AK) national 10,000m champion, Loice Chemnung, will not represent Kenya at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow despite winning the trials.Chemnung, who crossed the finish line first in 31:46.90 to automatically secure qualification for Team Kenya, has instead opted to focus on her preparations for the Chicago Marathon later this year.Download our Mozzart Sport App for more newsThe long-distance specialist revealed that her priority has shifted to the marathon, a discipline she believes requires a completely different training approach and more dedicated preparation time than track events.“I am very happy to have defended my title. My main focus now is the marathon, and preparing for it is very different from a 10,000m race. The marathon requires more time and specialized training, so I will be returning to continue my preparations for the Chicago Marathon,” Chemnung told Mozzart Sport.Chemnung’s decision comes as she continues to build an impressive mar..

Africa 10,000m champion Diana Wanza has challenged Athletics Kenya to invest more in student-athletes, arguing that a lack of support in universities is hindering talent development and weakening competition at the grassroots level.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsWanza, who won gold at last month’s Africa Senior Athletics Championships in Ghana, believes many talented athletes are unable to maximise their potential because they lack scholarships, financial backing, and structured development programs while in school.”The level of competition in Kenyan universities is not as high as it should be. From my first to my fourth year, I remained unbeaten and went on to become an African champion. That clearly shows there is a gap,” Wanza said.Koech names next generation to sustain Kenya’s Commonwealth Steeplechase dominance”The talent is there, but many student-athletes lack the support they need to develop and compete at a higher level,” she continued.The Kenyatta University grad..

Kenyan sprint king Ferdinand Omanyala capped off his busy weekend with a fifth-place finish at the 2026 FBK Games in Hengelo, Netherlands on Sunday, 21 June.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsOmanyala, just hours removed from securing his spot at this year’s Commonwealth Games at the Kenyan trials on Saturday, 20 June, clocked his second-slowest time this season, timing 10.13, in very challenging conditions.##NAJAVA_MECA_9807395##After an aborted start first time out, Omanyala was a tad slow on the blocks in the race ran at a negative 1.8 headwind, gained his momentum midway, but was ultimately not in contention for the win as South Africa’s Akani Simbine blazed away to take victory in a time of 10.07.Simbine’s compatriot Bradley Nkoana was three-thousandths of a second slower in second, with America’s Ronnie Baker rounding off the podium in a time of 10.11.Omanyala laments about astonishingly low prize money for national championship gold winnersOmanyala, who last ran in Heng..