Lachlan Kennedy, the 2025 World Indoor Championships silver medalist in the men’s 60m, has touched down in Nairobi. Lachlan is ready to compete at the highly anticipated Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour event on May 31, 2025. Kennedy will take part in the men’s 100m race, bringing his explosive sprinting talent to the iconic Ulinzi Sports Complex.
This evening, Lachlan Kennedy held a training session alongside his compatriot Law Calab, who will be competing in the men’s 200m event. Meanwhile, both Australian sprinters are fine-tuning their form ahead of what promises to be a thrilling competition featuring top local and international athletes.
Interestingly, the Kip Keino Classic has cemented its status as a premier World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event. Attracting elite athletes from across the globe. With a generous Ksh 60 million sponsorship from Absa Bank and strong government backing, the meet offers not only fierce competition but also a vibrant atmosphere for fans and athletes alike.
Who is Lachlan Kennedy?
Lachlan Kennedy is an Australian sprinter born on November 4, 2003, in Brisbane. He transitioned from junior rugby to athletics in 2020 after his coach encouraged him to run the 4x100m relay for his school.
Within two years, he represented Australia at the 2022 World U20 Championships. Moreover, Lachlan Kennedy has rapidly improved his sprint times. Setting a national record of 6.43 seconds in the 60m and winning silver at the 2025 World Indoor Championships. Additionally, he also competed in the 2024 Olympics as part of Australia’s 4x100m relay team, helping set a new Oceania record.
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As the countdown to May 31 continues, all eyes will be on Nairobi to see how Lachlan Kennedy and Calab perform against Kenya’s finest, in what is shaping up to be a memorable chapter in the country’s rich athletics history.
