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Kipyegon Bett

Former U-20 800m champion Kipyegon Bett dies in Bomet hospital

He was admitted on Monday.


  1. PREMIUM Ex-marathoner Kandie's final hours after Eldoret attack

    Retired marathoner Samson Kandie was found bleeding and unresponsive at his compound in Elgon View Estate.

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  2. Commonwealth Games boss on charm offensive as ‘Club Games’ lose their shine

    Commonwealth Games president arrives in Kenya with a message of new dawn for the multi-sport event.

    Chris Jenkins and Paul Tergat
  3. Rising Kenyan star Emmaculate Anyango flagged for doping

    The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) AIU said Anyango has the opportunity to file defence.

    Emmaculate Anyango
  4. PREMIUM Pep talk that catapulted Tegla Loroupe to world record

    She had handed in a last-minute request to race organisers to allow her to compete in the race.

  5. Omanyala: I've picked lessons that will make me better

    He said failure at the Olympic Games and last year’s World Athletics Championships humbled him.

  6. PREMIUM Kotut: Ill-timed kick cost me victory in Berlin

    He finished second behind race winner Milkesa Mengesha from Ethiopia

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  7. Ethiopians win big at Berlin Marathon

    Kenya's Cyprian Kotut was second.

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  8. Kandie leads Kenyan charge in 50th edition of Berlin Marathon

    Tecla Lorupe was the first Kenyan to break a world record in Berlin during her historic win in 1999 in a time of 2:20:43.

    Eliud Kipchoge
  9. Berlin Marathon honours Kenyan marathoners at race turns 50

    Great Kenyan marathoners of the present and past immortalised in Berlin Marathon museum.

    Patrick Makau shoes
  10. Day Tergat nearly missed the world record in Berlin

    Kenya's long-distance legend urges youth to consistently work hard.

  11. Tegla Loroupe, Makau inducted into Berlin Marathon Hall of Fame

    Tegla Lorupe was the first Kenyan to break the world record in women’s marathon.

  12. Kipyegon shines in inaugural women-only Athlos NYC meet

    The winners of each event pocketed Sh7.7 million.

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  13. Ex-half marathon world record holder Kandie plays it cool 

    Kibiwott said that he was still learning how to run a 42km race that needed thorough preparations.

  14. PREMIUM Little-known runner Esikon relishes battle with big stars in Berlin Marathon

    Twice in recent times the accomplished runner has pulled out of big city races because of injury.

  15. PREMIUM Isaiah Kosgei: Racing to empower lives and breaking a world record

    He is preparing to run in the 50th edition of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday.

  16. Chinese athlete freed on Sh50,000 bond for alleged death threats to ex-lover

    Chen Ching Yen was arrested two weeks ago.

  17. PREMIUM Emmanuel Wanyonyi: From lowly herdboy to Olympic champion

    Born in Saboti, Trans Nzoia County, in a family of 12, his early years were marked by poverty.

  18. Josphat Boit: Former Berlin Marathon pacesetter going for top prize 

    Last year’s race was won by Kipchoge in a blistering fast time of 2:02:42.

  19. PREMIUM Paradox of delayed elections at AK and notable achievements

    It takes pride in being the only federation besides Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to own its own offices.

    Jack Tuwei
  20. PREMIUM Cyprian Kotut aims to punch above his weight in Berlin Marathon

    In April, he ran his first WMM race, the Boston Marathon, and finished ninth in 2:10:29.

  21. PREMIUM Injury-free Kiprop targets dream debut in Berlin Marathon

    He won the Daegu Marathon in April with a personal best time of two hours and 7:04 seconds.

  22. PREMIUM Justus Kangogo: Something good is on the horizon in Berlin

    He wants to run a minute faster, and possibly end up on the podium.

    Justus Kangogo
  23. PREMIUM Pacemaker no more: Kipkosgei takes upon himself marathon task

    Pacesetters perform the crucial role of helping elite runners plan their pace well

    Simon Kosgei
  24. PREMIUM Kenya poised to leap into new steeplechase run of dominance

    This is a race that Kenyans had had a stranglehold for decades before the Moroccan hit the scene.

    Amos Serem
  25. New stars to emerge in 50th edition of Berlin Marathon

    For the first time in the history of the race, no Kenyan woman will compete at the 50th edition.

    Eliud Kipchoge
  26. Why Adak funding cut spells doom for Kenyan athletes

    Kenya belongs to Category ‘A’ of countries where doping is most prevalent.

  27. Diamond League raises 2025 prize money to over Sh1bn

    The total prize money per discipline will be between Sh3,871,200 and Sh6,452,000 at the series meetings and between Sh7,742,400 and Sh12,904,000) at the Final.

    Mary Moraa
  28. PREMIUM Anti-terror police crackdown on foreigners masquerading as athletes

    This move has been informed by increased cases of criminals.

  29. Iten safe for all athletes to train, says Governor Rotich

    Iten’s desirable altitude has drawn in many local and foreign athletes dreaming of conquering the world stage.

    Counties cash