Hellen Obiri vs Sheila Chepkirui in New York City — round three.
The streets of New York are preparing for another fascinating chapter in a growing Kenyan marathon rivalry, as two of the last three winners of the TCS New York City Marathon return to the Big Apple for another showdown on Sunday.
Obiri arrives as the defending champion and one of the biggest names in the elite women’s field, whil…
Kenyan marathon stars Hellen Obiri and Benson Kipruto will return to the streets of New York on Sunday, November 1, 2026, aiming to retain their titles at the TCS New York City Marathon and extend Kenya’s remarkable legacy in one of the world’s most prestigious road races.
Both athletes arrive as defending champions, carrying the confidence of previous victories but facing formidable opposition i…
Kiprop Kimutai Smashes Course Record With Stunning 58:36 Victory At Marseille-Cassis 20K!
Kenya’s Kiprop Kimutai produced a sensational performance at the 47th edition of the Marseille-Cassis 20K in France on Sunday, October 25, 2026, storming to victory in 58:36 and setting a new course record in one of Europe’s most celebrated road races.
Kimutai delivered an outstanding display of strength,…
Kenyan twins Caroline and Purity Gitonga delivered outstanding performances at the 2026 Valencia Half Marathon in Spain, with both athletes setting new personal bests in a memorable display of endurance, determination, and sibling excellence.
Caroline led the way, clocking an impressive 1:04:59 to finish sixth in the women's race. The performance marked a significant breakthrough for the talented…
Casablanca Half Marathon 2026: Regina Wambui Ndungu Leads Kenyan Charge Against Morocco’s Best
The women’s elite race at the 2026 Casablanca Half Marathon promises an exciting battle for supremacy on Sunday, October 25, as Kenya’s Regina Wambui Ndungu leads a competitive international field featuring Uganda’s Rispa Cherop and Morocco’s homegrown stars.
With a personal best of 1:07:10, Ndungu arr…
At 81, Spanish endurance runner Juan López García is challenging conventional ideas about ageing, proving that extraordinary athletic achievements can emerge long after most people believe their sporting years are behind them. In 2025, López clocked an astonishing 4:47:39 for 50 kilometres, reportedly shattering the men's 80-and-over world record by nearly 50 minutes.
Known affectionately as “Sup…