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Journalists Who Cover Athletics Kenya
Ronald Agak
Ronald Agak is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Kelvin Kiptum: Kenya's top athlete dies in road accident
World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a road accident near Eldoret, Kenya, along with his Rwandan coach Garbes Hakizimana. President William Ruto offered condolences, highlighting Kiptum's potential as a future superstar in long-distance running. The accident, involving only their vehicle, has deeply affected Kenya, a nation familiar with tragic incidents involving its top athletes.
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Ndi Eugene Ndi
Ndi Eugene Ndi is a journalist based in Yaounde, Cameroon. He is editor of NewsWatch; a local by-monthly tabloid in the Central African State and Correspondent for Nation Media Group, Kenya (Nation Daily, Daily Monitor, The East African, The Citizen, Business Daily, Africa Review)
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Kenyan athlete Charles Kipsang collapses, dies in Cameroon mountain run
Kenyan distance runner Charles Kipkorir Kipsang collapsed and died after completing the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope. Despite initially leading the race and being the first to reach the summit, he finished 16th and collapsed while receiving his award. Governor Bernard Okalia Bilai confirmed the incident, noting Kipsang's potential to make history as the first Kenyan winner. Athletics Kenya expressed condolences and is in contact with Cameroonian authorities. The race had over 550 athletes from 11 countries. No Kenyan had finished on the podium since 2018, and the recent deaths of other athletes like Kelvin Kiptum were also mentioned.
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Joan Letting
Joan Letting is a result-driven professional with a progressive, with over 6 years of experience. I have contributed to daily content in National and International media. I have worked with The Standard Media Group and Kenya Television Network in Turkana, Nakuru, Baringo, Kericho, Bomet, and Narok. ...
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Athletes and Leaders Pay Tribute to Nicholas Bett at His Funeral
Nicholas Bett, the 2015 400m hurdles world champion, was buried in a heartfelt ceremony at Simat, Uasin Gishu County. The event was attended by notable figures including Deputy President William Ruto and a host of celebrated athletes like Eliud Kipchoge and Ezekiel Kemboi. Speakers praised Bett's humility and his pioneering role in Kenyan hurdling. Deputy President Ruto and others highlighted Bett's contributions to sports and his inspirational life. Julius Yego spoke of Bett's dream for a sprints academy, which Athletics Kenya is considering. Bett died in a car accident on August 8, 2018. His life and achievements were commemorated by friends, family, and officials from the athletics community and the police force.
Jeff Mogire
Television and Radio News Journalist, Kampala, Uganda.
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NOC-K visits athletics camps ahead of Tokyo Olympics
With less than eight months to the start of the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Kenyan athletes are preparing for the competition despite Covid-19 disruptions. The National Olympic Committee-Kenya (NOC) and Athletics Kenya are visiting training camps to check on athletes' preparedness and motivate them. Key athletes like Eliud Kipchoge, Geoffrey Kamworor, Brigid Kosgei, and Julius Yego were visited. The NOC team, including President Paul Tergat, issued scholarships and aimed to understand how best to support the athletes.
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Lynne Wachira
LYNNE WACHIRA is a Multimedia Sports journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya working for various Sports outlets including a 5 year stint with BBC Sport Africa between Feb 2018 - April 2023. She is an Enthusiastic Sports journalist totally sold out to everything sports. Excellent knowledge of ...
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Medals 'no longer the priority' as officials look to clean up Kenyan athletics
Kenyan athletics is shifting its focus from winning medals to cleaning up its image amid doping concerns. Athletics Kenya is prioritizing clean athletes over results, with a $25m government commitment to address the issue over five years. Kenya, a Category A federation, must meet stringent testing requirements to compete internationally. Recent local events are being used to expand the testing pool and catch cheaters, with no leniency for top athletes who attempt to cheat the system.
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