Botswana’s golden boy, Letsile Tebogo, knows how to mark a milestone in style. Just days before turning 22, the Olympic sprint champion treated himself to a jaw-dropping new ride . …
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Alysia Montaño: The Real Cost of Motherhood in Track and Field
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn 2014, two-time World Championships bronze medalist Alysia Montaño stunned the world when she competed in the 800-meter race at the USA Nationals while eight months pregnant. The images of …
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Faith Kipyegon Secures Two Wildcards for 2025 Tokyo World Athletics Championships
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFaith Kipyegon is a prominent name in the athletics world. What truly sets her apart is not just her name but her determination, perseverance, and dominance on the track.. These …
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Noah Lyles: Why New Focus on Block Starts Might Be a Game-Changer
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNoah Lyles has always been box office, whether it’s his blistering speed on the track or his bold, unfiltered takes off it. But as the 2025 season rolls on, while …
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Justin Gatlin: The 0.01-Second Loss to Usain Bolt That Still Haunts Him
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn one of the most nail-biting 100-meter finals in history, Usain Bolt edged out Justin Gatlin by just 0.01 seconds at the 2015 World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Bolt clocked …
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Rhasidat Adeleke: Ireland’s Sprinting Prodigy Making Waves on Global Stage
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt just 22 years old, Rhasidat Adeleke has already cemented her place as one of Ireland’s greatest athletes. Born on August 29, 2002, in Dublin, Adeleke proudly represents Ireland while …
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Cyrena Samba-Mayela: France’s Hurdling Prodigy Racing Toward Global Glory
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuFrench sprint sensation Cyrena Samba-Mayela has emerged as one of the brightest talents in international hurdling. Born in Champigny-sur-Marne, France, to Congolese parents, Mayela has combined natural speed with technical …
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From Unknown to Unstoppable: The Rise of Luxembourg’s Young Sprint Queen, Patrizia Van der Weken
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaPatrizia Van der Weken has rapidly emerged as Luxembourg’s fastest woman and one of the most exciting young sprinters on the international stage. In less than two years, she has …
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Sends Clear Message on Sha’Carri Richardson Rivalry
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuMelissa Jefferson-Wooden has dominated the 2025 Grand Slam Track circuit with commanding wins in the 100m and 200m events at Miami and Philadelphia. Proving herself as one of the sport’s …
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Nadia Battocletti: Shaking Up the Athletics World with Unstoppable Momentum
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuNadia Battocletti has been quietly but steadily transforming the middle-distance running scene. Nadia is steadily emerging as one of the most exciting talents in athletics today. At just 23, the …
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How Gatlin-Bolt Rivalry Became a Shared Journey of Growth
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAt the height of his career, Justin Gatlin was a dominant force. He was beating nearly every sprinter in the world. Every sprinter except one. And that one man, Usain …
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Bryan Levell Eyes World Championships After Impressive Run in Philadelphia
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaJamaican sprint star Bryan Levell continued his upward trajectory in the 2025 season with a strong second-place finish in the men’s 100 meters at the Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia. …
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American star Gabby Thomas Targeted by a Man in Disturbing Grand Slam Track Incident
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuOlympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas faced a disturbing ordeal at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia last weekend, as a sports bettor verbally harassed her both on the track …
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Sha’Carri Richardson Poised for a High-Energy Summer Campaign
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe track and field world has been buzzing with anticipation for Sha’Carri Richardson’s return, and if history has taught us anything, it’s never smart to count her out. After months …
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Why Grant Fisher Missed Philadelphia Grand Slam
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican star Grant Fisher, known for his mastery of the grueling 5000m and 10000m, has earned a reputation through medals. Fresh off a historic double podium in Paris, where Fisher …
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How Young Sprinters Pose a Threat to Sha’Carri Richardson’s Dominance
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFor years, Sha’Carri Richardson has dazzled the track and field world with her speed, charisma, and unapologetic presence. The reigning queen of the 100 meter has cemented her status as …
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How Grant Holloway discovered his greatness
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican sprint hurdler Grant Holloway has long been celebrated as a generational talent, a man with lightning speed, unmatched athleticism, and an irresistible swagger. But behind the headlines and record-breaking …
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Noah Lyles Calls for Fair Support Between Track Athletes and Sports Celebrities
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooNoah Lyles has cemented his legacy as one of the fastest men on the planet, joining an exclusive club as only the fifth man in history to win the 100m, …
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Noah Lyles: Why American Sports Leagues Should Drop the Term “World Champion”
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooIn August 2023, Noah Lyles stood on top of the world. Fresh from a historic triple gold medal haul at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, the American sprint star …
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Mary Moraa Reflects on Philadelphia Grand Slam Setback With One Vow
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe Philadelphia Grand Slam Track meet tested many athletes, and Mary Moraa was not an exception. Moraa faced tough competition. Known for her speed and tactical skill in the 800 …
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Kip Keino Star Athletes Captivated by Kenya’s Untamed Beauty
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAs the dust settled on the tracks of the Kip Keino Classic 2025, a group of international athletes swapped their spikes for safari hats, embarking on a memorable adventure through …
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Decathlon Legend Ashton Eaton Praises Anna Hall’s Versatility and Talent
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAshton Eaton, two-time Olympic decathlon champion and one of the greatest combined events athletes ever, recently described Anna Hall as “one of the best pound-for-pound athletes on Earth right now.” …
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No One Can Beat Me”: Kenny Bednarek Sends Shockwaves Through 2025 Sprint Season After Philly Masterclass
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAmerican track and field sprinter, Kenny Bednarek believes 2025 is his year—and after what he did this weekend in Philadelphia, it’s hard to argue otherwise. Bednarek, scorched the track at …
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How Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Took Over Philly with Record-Breaking Speed
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAmerican track and filed sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden arrived at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia with quiet confidence and left as a name you can no longer ignore. With …
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Kenny Bednarek Sets New Personal Best and World Lead to Win Men’s 100m in Philadelphia
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooKenny Bednarek’s electric form continued this weekend as the two-time Olympic silver medallist blazed to a personal best and joint-world lead of 9.86 seconds to win the men’s 100m at …
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Melissa Jefferson-Wooden clocks world-leading time to win women’s 100m at GST Philadelphia
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooMelissa Jefferson-Wooden sent a thunderous message to the sprinting world on Sunday, blazing to a world-leading 10.73 seconds in the women’s 100m at the Grand Slam Track (GST) meeting in Philadelphia. The Olympic …
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Ackera Nugent wins in Philadelphia as Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Falls Short in Women’s 100m Return
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamaican sensation Ackera Nugent continued her remarkable season with a history-making performance at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia on Sunday 1. Ackera Nugent became the first athlete to …
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Jamal Britt Clinches 100m/110mH Crown at GST Philadelphia
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooJamal Britt claimed the overall crown at the Grand Slam Track (GST) meet in Philadelphia, delivering standout performances in both the 100 meters and 110-meter hurdles to secure the coveted …
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Marileidy Paulino Strikes Again: Back-to-Back Slam Titles Cement Sprinting Supremacy
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuDominican Republic’s Marileidy Paulino clinched her second consecutive Grand Slam title with a commanding victory in the 200m at the Philadelphia meet. Paulino clocked an impressive 22.46 seconds. Outpacing American …
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Grand Slam Track: Nico Young Delivers Late Surge to Take Philadelphia 3000m win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAmerican distance star Nico Young announced his arrival on the professional stage with a commanding victory in the men’s 3000m at the Philadelphia Grand Slam meet. Young unleashed a blistering …
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Josh Kerr Out-Kicks Cole Hocker to Set 1500m Facility Record; Marco Arop Wins Slam Title by One Point
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuJosh Kerr set a new facility record in the men’s 1500m at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on May 31, clocking 3:34.44 to narrowly outkick American Cole Hocker, who finished just …
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Alexander Ogando Sprints to 200m Win as Hudson-Smith Clinches Slam Title by a Single Point
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe Grand Slam Track Meet in Philadelphia delivered an electrifying finish to the sprint season. It highlighted fierce competition and razor-thin margins in elite track and field. Dominican sprinter Alexander …
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Lina Nielsen Wins 400m Long Hurdles as Jasmine Jones Clinches Slam Title
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuLina Nielsen dominated the women’s 400m hurdles at the latest Grand Slam meet, crossing the finish line in 52.60 seconds to claim a decisive victory. However, her win didn`t just …
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Diribe Welteji Sets 800m Facility Record, Clinches Philly Slam Title
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuThe atmosphere buzzed at Franklin Field in Philadelphia as fans packed the stadium for a highly anticipated women’s 800 meters race in the Grand Slam series. With records within reach …
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Why Salwa Eid Naser Was Disqualified Despite a Brilliant Run Behind Paulino in Philadelphia
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaOn Saturday, at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia, the Nigerian-born Bahraini sprinter, Salwa Eid Naser crossed the finish line in second place behind Olympic champion Marileidy Paulino in the …
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Kennedy Lachlan on Beating Omanyala: ‘It Feels Super Surreal, A Special Moment’”
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaAustralia’s Kennedy Lachlan was left beaming with emotion after storming to victory in the men’s 100m final at the 2025 Kip Keino Classic, clocking a lifetime best of 9.98 seconds at …
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Brilliant Matthew Hudson-Smith Clinches 400m Win in Philly Slam
by Evans Chumaby Evans ChumaMatthew Hudson-Smith opened his 2025 Grand Slam Track campaign in dominant fashion, becoming the first Racer to win a 400m event this season with a powerful 44.51-second run at Franklin Field, …
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Kip Keino Classic: Olympic Champion Camryn Rogers Smashes Season Best to Win Women’s Hammer Throw
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooReigning Olympic champion Camryn Rogers made her maiden trip to Africa a memorable one, clinching victory in emphatic fashion at the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday. The 25-year-old Canadian dominated …
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Lachlan Kennedy stuns favorites Walaza and Omanyala to claim 100m gold at Kip Keino Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooAustralian sprinter Lachlan Kennedy delivered a career-defining performance, storming to victory in the men’s 100 metres at the Kip Keino Classic on Saturday. Kennedy, largely considered an underdog in a …
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Kip Keino Classic: American Star Jonah Koech Lights Up His Country of Birth with 800m win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Ulinzi Sports Complex witnessed high drama and raw emotion on Saturday as Kenyan-born American, Jonah Koech, stunned a strong field to claim victory in the men’s 800m at the …
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Kip Keino Classic: Ethiopian Trio Asefa, Tufa, and Gesese Stage 3000m Smash and Grab in Nairobi
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooThe Kip Keino Classic witnessed a thrilling spectacle on Saturday evening as Ethiopia’s Wosane Asefa, Kena Tufa, and Firehiwot Gesese staged a dramatic clean sweep in the women’s 3000m steeplechase …
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Abel Kipsang Leads Kenyan Sweep in Men’s 1500m at ABSA Kip Keino Classic
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuKenya’s Abel Kipsang claimed a hard-fought victory in the men’s 1500 meters at the ABSA Kip Keino Classic, crossing the finish line in 3:35.09. The race unfolded as a strategic …
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Lilian Odira Rockets to 800m Glory, Secures Spot at Tokyo World Championships
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuKenya’s Lilian Odira delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 800 meters at the Kip Keino Classic, crossing the finish line in a personal best time of 1:58.31. Her victory …
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Joseph Fahnbulleh dominates men’s 200m at Kip Keino Classic
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooLiberian sprint sensation Joseph Fahnbulleh stamped his authority on the track with a commanding victory in the men’s 200m at the Kip Keino Classic, held on Saturday at Nairobi’s Ulinzi …
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Edmund Serem Edges Ethiopian Rivals to Win Men’s 3000m Steeplechase
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuIn a race that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Kenya’s Edmund Serem emerged victorious in the men’s 3000m steeplechase at the ABSA Kip Keino Classic, clocking an …
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Victory for Norway’s Amalie Iuel in 400mH
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuAmalie Iuel, the Norwegian hurdling sensation, claimed a stunning victory in the women’s 400m hurdles at the ABSA Kip Keino Classic, crossing the finish line in a season-best 54.80 seconds. …
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Kip Keino Classic: Hailemaryam Amare Dazzles in 5000m Win
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooFormer African double champion Hailemaryam Amare delivered a brilliant display of tactical running to claim victory in the men’s 5000m at the 2025 Kip Keino Classic, held on Saturday afternoon …
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Zakithi Nene Sets World-Leading Time in 400m at International Meet
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuNairobi, May 31, 2025 — South Africa’s Zakithi Nene electrified the track at the ABSA Kip Keino Classic, blazing through Heat A of the men’s 400 meters with a world-leading …
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Kip Keino Classic: Sarah Chelangat Triumphs in Women’s 5000m
by Beryl Oyooby Beryl OyooUganda’s Sarah Chelangat etched her name into history on Saturday afternoon with a commanding victory in the women’s 5000m at the 2025 Kip Keino Classic. Running under clear skies at …
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Brian Onyari Tinega Dominates ABSA Kip Keino Classic 400m in Stunning Upset
by Janet Mutukuby Janet MutukuBrian Onyari Tinega delivered a breakout performance at the ABSA Kip Keino Classic, claiming a decisive victory in the men’s 400 meters. The young Kenyan sprinter stunned the crowd and …