Kenya's athletics stars received a warm reception at State House on today, October 2, 2025, after their stunning performance at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The morning was not just about celebration, but also about candid words from one of the nation’s greatest athletes, Faith Kipyegon.Kipyegon, fresh from winning
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Faith Kipyegon breaks 1,500 metres World Record
Emmanuel Korir wins Gold medal in 800m Oregon finals
Kenyan Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir won the men's 800 metres World title at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Oregon. Korir replaced American Donavan Brazier as the world champion earning Kenya her second gold at the championships, while Emmanuel Wanyonyi narrowly missed out on the medal bracket. Algeria's Djamel Sedjati
Kenyan Faith Kipyegon wins 1,500m Gold in Oregon
Kenyan runner Faith Kipyegon has won Kenya's first gold medal in the women's 1500m final at the ongoing World Athletics Championships in Hayward Filed in Eugene. The two-time Olympic champion finished with a time of 3 minutes, 52.96 seconds to regain her world title. Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay and Great Britian’s
Omanyala qualifies for Semi-finals despite visa hitch
Africa's fastest sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala qualified for the semi finals of 100 metres at the World Athletics in Oregon despite his tight travel schedule. Omanyala finished third by clocking 10:10 to coming after Japan's Sami Brown in 9:98 and New Zealand's Edward Osei Nketia 10:08 who were 1st and 2nd respectively. The
Faith Kipyegon & Winny Chebet for 1500m semis in Oregon
Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon won the women’s 1500m hit to qualify for the semi-final at the ongoing World Championships in Eugene on 16th July morning in 4:04.53 followed by Australian Jessica Hull who finished second in 4:04.68 while Ethiopia’s Freweyni Hailu Hailu came third in 4:04.85. Kipyegon played second fiddle behind