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The men’s pole vault world record holder, Mondo Duplantis, has sent fans into a frenzy with his pitch-perfect voice.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe Louisiana-born Olympic champion, who competes for his mother’s homeland, Sweden, recently had a live performance of his song Feeling Myself released by a Swedish streaming service on Saturday, 20 February. Magical Kenya Open golfers thrilled after experiencing Kenya’s wildlife and hospitalityKnown globally for soaring over record-breaking heights, Duplantis displayed a smooth, laid-back vocal style that mirrors the calm confidence he exudes in competition.The performance comes just months after the 26-year-old set the pole vault world record for the 14th time, clearing a staggering 6.30 meters (20 feet 8 inches) at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in August 2025. ##NAJAVA_MECA_9537391##Already widely regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of his generation, Duplantis continues to raise the bar.Music, it turns out, is n..

Kenyan marathoner Mathew Samperu has received a three-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for the presence/use of a prohibited substance, testosterone.The 32-year-old tested positive after winning (1:04:23) the Pertamina ECO Runfest half-marathon in November last year. He went on to pick silver (2:15:46) at the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on 7 December, a result that has also been disqualified.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsAdditionally, the ban includes the forfeiture of any medals, titles, awards, points, prizes, prize money, and appearance money.On 23 November 2025, Samperu provided an in-competition urine sample at the Pertamina ECO Runfest held in Jakarta, Indonesia. On 19 January 2026, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory in Bangkok, Thailand, reported the Adverse Analytical Finding (AAF) in the sample based on the presence of testosterone and its metabolites, androsterone, etiocholanolone, SaAdiol, and 5ẞ..

Former World Cross Country bronze medalist (2017) and Africa Games 5000m (2019) champion Lilian Kasait announced herself in the marathon world with a course record at Sunday’s Daegu Marathon, clocking a sub 2:20 on her debut in the classic distance.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsKasait clocked 2:19:35 to cross the finish line 19 seconds ahead of Ethiopia’s Buze Diriba (2:19:54), despite taking a nasty fall just 400m from the finish line. Another Kenyan, Evaline Chirchir, closed the podium places in 2:20:51, as all three women went under the previous course mark of 2:21:08 set by Ruti Aga in 2024.For her exploits, Kasait bagged Ksh28.8 million ($200,000), the winning prize for this year’s event, which makes it the largest in Daegu Marathon history. This is a 25% increase from last year’s Ksh20.5 million ($160,000) and exceeds the Ksh19.2 million ($150,000) prize of the Boston Marathon in the U.S., known for its high prize money.Auditor-general reveals Talanta Stadium illegally..

Four-time world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon has expanded her endorsement portfolio after securing a new ambassadorial partnership with leading Kenyan maize milling company 210 (Two Ten).Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe three-time Olympic champion and 1500m world record holder announced the collaboration through her social media platforms, marking another significant commercial milestone ahead of what promises to be a demanding 2026 season.Hull City’s Harambee Stars prospect nears return after one year injury layoffThe partnership represents a strategic win for both parties. For 210, aligning with one of Kenya’s most decorated athletes enhances its brand visibility locally and internationally, tapping into Kipyegon’s global reputation and strong digital presence.For the athlete, the deal not only strengthens her growing list of endorsements but also provides greater financial stability as she prepares for another competitive campaign on the world stage.##NAJAVA_MECA_954698..

Olympic silver medallist Timothy Cheruiyot has set his sights on a statement 2026 season, declaring his intention to challenge for top honours at the Commonwealth Games, dominate the Diamond League circuit and make a strong push at the World Ultimate Championships.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe 30-year-old signalled that intent early on Saturday, 14 February at the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Tour, where he opened his campaign with a solid performance in the men’s 2km race.Cheruiyot clocked 5:54 to finish third behind rising star Reynold Cheruiyot (5:52) and Daniel Munguti (5:54) after a sharp sprint finish that underlined both his fitness and competitive edge.##NAJAVA_MECA_9547090##For an athlete rebuilding momentum after a demanding season, it was a measured but meaningful start.“I am happy with the results. It was a good start for me and a good opener to the season,” Cheruiyot said.With the cross-country outing behind him, the former world champion has already shifte..

Reigning World 800m champion Lilian Odira will renew her rivalry with Britain’s Georgia Hunter Bell and Keely Hodgkinson when the trio headline a mouth-watering showdown at the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene on Saturday, 4 July.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe clash reunites the entire podium from last year’s World Athletics Championships, where all three dipped under 1:55 in a dramatic final.Timothy Cheruiyot plots 2026 global dominance and 5,000m switchOdira, Hunter Bell, and Hodgkinson will meet again at Hayward Field in a race named in honour of 800m great Maria Mutola, promising another high-octane showdown at the Eugene leg of the Wanda Diamond League.Reigning Olympic champion and two-time Diamond League winner Keely Hodgkinson arrives with history in her sights.##NAJAVA_MECA_9546927##The Briton has set her sights on the women’s 800m world record of 1:53.28, a mark set by Jarmila Kratochvilova in 1983 and the longest-standing world record in track and field.After clock..

Olympic legend and national hero Kipchoge Keino will, on Saturday, 7 March, flag off the inaugural Daystar University Charity Run, dubbed the L.A.P Run, at the Nairobi Arboretum.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe L.A.P (Laban Ayiro Peter) Run is a fundraising initiative aimed at raising scholarships for students facing financial challenges.The maiden 2026 edition is expected to bring together students, staff, alumni, and members of the wider community in a shared mission to uplift underprivileged learners within the Daystar University community, including students living with disabilities and international students experiencing financial difficulties while studying away from home.Lilian Odira among star-studded 800m contingent confirmed for Prefontaine ClassicParticipants will have the option to run or walk distances of 5km, 10km, or 21km, with all routes starting and finishing at the Nairobi Arboretum.According to the organizers, the event has been designed to encourage part..

Former Citizen TV presenter Janet Mbugua is beaming with pride after her son became the first beneficiary of a new sprint development program spearheaded by Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThe youngster is set to enroll at the newly launched Omanyala Sprint Club at Crawford International School, a program designed to nurture budding sprinters from a young age.The launch marks the second school-based sprint club under the Omanyala Foundation, coming just days after the first was unveiled at Merishaw School in December 2025.Speaking during the launch, Mbugua described the initiative as a timely solution for parents seeking structured sprint training for their children.Lilian Odira among star-studded 800m contingent confirmed for Prefontaine Classic“I was very honored to be here today as Ferdinand Omanyala launched a sprinting club for students, something that I’ve always wanted. One of my sons has shown a lot of potential in sprinting fro..

World-record marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has explained the real reason behind his visit to Real Madrid’s iconic home, the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, on Wednesday, 25 February, saying the trip was about more than football or sightseeing.Follow Our WhatsApp Channel For More NewsThe Kenyan runner shared on Instagram and Facebook on Thursday, 26 February, that his visit to the Spanish capital was tied to expanding opportunities for young athletes.##NAJAVA_MECA_9555539##Kipchoge said he was delighted to spend time in Madrid, including a stop at the Bernabéu, as part of a broader youth-focused initiative.He highlighted the upcoming Abbott Dream Team program, which aims to give youth soccer players in the United States an opportunity to train with one of the world’s most successful football clubs.“In 2026, the @abbottglobal Dream Team will give youth soccer players from the U.S. the chance to train with one of the world’s greatest clubs and see how champions prepare,” Kipchoge wrote.Throug..

A total of seven Kenyan athletes will not take part in this weekend’s 2026 Tokyo Marathon scheduled for Sunday, 1 March.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsThis comes after the race organizers on Friday, 27 February published a list of withdrawals and new entries for the World Athletics Platinum Label road event in the Japanese capital.Among those missing is Timothy Kiplagat, who as per the organizers, withdrew due to injury.小山直城と西山和弥が欠場、登録最速タイムのキプラガト、メンゲシャも故障のため回避／東京マラソン男子は日本記録保持者の大迫傑を筆頭に、鈴木健吾、近藤亮太らが出場予定となっている。#東京マラソン｜月陸Online https://t.co/R7ACpfQYgm— 月陸Online／月刊陸上競技 (@Getsuriku) February 17, 2026 Kiplagat, who finished second at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon with a personal best time of 2:02.55, had been among the big headlines for this year’s race, given he was the fastest in the field that will now bring together 109 elite men athletes.Kiplagat’s aforementioned time put him ahead of the Kenyan duo of Alexander Mutiso and Vincent Kipkemoi, who will all look to unseat the defending ch..