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Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge proved age is just a number, shattering the Melbourne Marathon record at 41 years old. The two-time Olympic champion even slowed down to wave at fans before crossing the finish line.
Agnes Jebet Ngetich ran the race of her life in Copenhagen, breaking the women's half marathon world record by one second while dedicating the victory to her mother. The Kenyan champion led from start to finish, crossing the line in 1:05:15 and beating her closest competitor by nearly a minute.
Kenya's capital will make history in 2029 as the first African city to host track and field's biggest event. The decision honors a nation where running isn't just a sport but a way of life.
World champion Faith Cherotich and Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala lead Kenya's top athletes to Xiamen, China this Saturday for the second leg of this year's Diamond League. With no major athletics events in 2026, this prestigious series takes center stage for the world's fastest runners.
Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge is calling for Africa-France collaboration to unlock the continent's massive sports potential through better infrastructure and sports science. The marathon legend believes Africa's exceptional talent combined with European expertise could transform the global sporting landscape.
Fresh off breaking the marathon world record, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe is bringing home a message even bigger than his historic achievement. The champion runner is calling on the next generation to chase their dreams without performance-enhancing drugs.
John Korir just ran the fifth-fastest marathon in human history, breaking Boston's course record by over a minute in front of the strongest field ever assembled. Four runners finished fast enough to beat the previous record on the same day.