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The Olympic Games always present a stage where established stars aim to shine and new talents have the chance to emerge.  However, the pressure and unpredictability of the events mean that not everyone can meet expectations.  Here’s a look at some of the notable athletes who faced challenges at the recent Olympics: Mutaz Essa Barshim […]

Winfred Yavi, who was born in Kenya, won a gold medal for Bahrain in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.  She won the race in 8:52.76, with a heroic final lap, beating defending Olympic champion Petruth Chemutai.  Yavi’s story of being denied a chance to compete for Kenya and deciding to run for Bahrain has touched many […]

Botswana has declared a national “afternoon day-off” on Friday to celebrate Letsile Tebogo’s historic achievement at the ongoing Paris Olympic games. Tebogo surprised everyone by winning the men’s 200m race with a time of 19.46 seconds, securing the first gold for his nation.  This victory marks the first gold medal for a Motswana and the […]

Formula 1 is seriously considering expanding its calendar to include a race in Africa, with Rwanda emerging as a strong candidate. This development is part of F1’s broader strategy to tap into new markets and regions as the sport’s global popularity continues to grow. While several countries in the region have expressed interest in hosting […]

Julius Yego qualified for the men’s javelin final at the Paris Olympics with an impressive throw on Tuesday.  Yego, the 2016 Olympics silver medalist, threw a season-best 85.97m on his third attempt to secure his spot in the final.  His performance was a significant improvement considering he had struggled to hit 85m in the past […]

Two-time Olympic champion Sifan Hassan heavily criticized Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay for what she described as “dirty tricks” during the women’s 5000m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.  The incident nearly cost Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon her silver medal and has sparked intense debate within the athletics community. During the final laps of the 5000m race, […]

Mary Moraa reacted with a mix of relief and determination after securing her spot in the final of the 800m event at the Paris Olympic Games.  Moraa, who changed her usual front-running tactics, executed a strategic race by coming from behind to win the first semi-final in a time of one minute and 57.86 seconds. […]

Two-time world and Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon is celebrating her recent victory at the Paris Diamond League, where she broke her own 1,500m world record. Her exceptional performance not only solidifies her status as one of the finest middle-distance runners but also sets the stage for significant financial rewards. During the race, Kipyegon clocked an […]

World Half Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe won the men’s elite division at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race with an impressive time of 28:03.  This victory was Sawe’s first race in the U.S. and solidified his position as the top-ranked road racer globally.  The 29-year-old Kenyan, known for his 10K time of 26:49, has been […]

Lilian Odira, the National 800m champion, recently shared her main source of motivation as she prepares for her first Olympic Games in Paris, France.  The Africa 800m silver medallist explained that her children are her top priority, and she is determined to provide for them.  Odira took a break from competition in 2020 due to […]


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