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by admintSH0

July 18, 2025

ATHLETICS

Another Podium Finish for Zakithi Nene at Diamond League London

South African breakthrough sprinter Zakithi Nene delivered yet another impressive performance at the Diamond League meeting held in London, England, on Saturday. Nene secured third place in the men’s 400m, crossing the line in a swift 44.29 seconds. This...

by admintSH0

July 18, 2025

ATHLETICS

Kenya Athletics Trials Overshadowed by Chepngetich Doping Suspension

NAIROBI, KENYA — Tuesday, July 23 Kenya’s preparations for the upcoming World Athletics Championships were clouded by renewed doping concerns as the national trials got underway on Tuesday, following the provisional suspension of Ruth Chepngetich, the reigning women’s marathon...

by admintSH0

July 18, 2025

ATHLETICS

South Africa Retains African Athletics Crown in Nigeria

ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — Sunday, July 21 South Africa reaffirmed its status as a continental athletics powerhouse by retaining its title at the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Under-18 and Under-20 Championships held in Abeokuta, Nigeria. Team SA emerged top...

by admintSH0

July 18, 2025

ATHLETICS

Chepngetich Stuns Field to Book World Championships Spot

NAIROBI—Tuesday, July 23 Janeth Chepngetich pulled off a surprise win at the Kenyan trials on Tuesday, clinching the women’s 10,000 m title and securing a place at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 26-year-old clocked 30:27.02, defeating...

by admintSH0

July 18, 2025

ATHLETICS

Maeve Kyle, Ireland’s First Female Track Olympian, Dies at 96

Maeve Kyle, a pioneering figure in Irish athletics and the country’s first female track-and-field Olympian, has passed away at the age of 96. The Olympic Federation of Ireland confirmed her death on Wednesday, paying tribute to her groundbreaking achievements...

by admintSH0

July 18, 2025

ATHLETICS

Tokyo Olympic Champion Jepchirchir Relishes Japan Return

Peres Jepchirchir is preparing to return to Japan for the first time since capturing Olympic marathon gold at the delayed 2021 Tokyo Games. The Kenyan star, who triumphed in hot and humid conditions three years ago, has been named...

by admintSH0

July 18, 2025

ATHLETICS

Big names chasing national titles at ASA Road Running Champs

Strong fields will toe the line on Saturday, with national titles up for grabs over various distances at the ASA Road Running Championships to be held in Namakgale, Phalaborwa, in the Limpopo province. In the half-marathon event, which is...