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Kipchoge sees Olympic flag bearer role as huge opportunity

Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge says he is honored to serve as an Olympic flag bearer at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games.

By Xinhua 4d ago

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Kipchoge to carry flag at Milano Cortina 2026 opening ceremony

Kenya’s legendary long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge will return to the Olympic stage at Milano Cortina 2026, this time as a flag bearer for the opening ceremony.

By Robert Abong'o 1w ago

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Sawe eyes London Marathon title defence

By World Athletics 1w ago

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Selection trials for World Universities Cross County Championships bound team heads to Kitui

By Ben Ahenda 1w ago

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Ebenyo among stars to battle for glory in Mumias

By Standard Sports 2w ago

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Kipchoge urges corporates to continue supporting sports

By Stephen Rutto 2w ago

Ebenyo among stars to battle for glory in Mumias

World Cross Country Championships bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo is among more than 500 athletes set to compete during the penultimate leg of the second season of Betika BingwaFest.

By Standard Sports 2w ago

Kipchoge urges corporates to continue supporting sports

Kenya is preparing to host one of the two international annual shows in 2026.

By Stephen Rutto 2w ago

Stars emerging from cross country contests

Athletes such as Frankline Kibet are emerging after maintaining consistency which resulted in his leading a clean podium sweep for Kenya in Florida.

By Stephen Rutto 3w ago

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Athletes to have their flowers at Sirikwa Classic X-C tour on Valentine's Day

During the official launch of the 2026 gold level cross country meet on Tuesday, athletics enthusiasts were asked to come to the Lobo Village venue armed with their fine-looking flowers.

By Stephen Rutto 3w ago

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Flying start for Kenya as it tops medal table at 2026 World Cross

The men’s Under-20 squad delivered a clean podium sweep in USA.

By Stephen Rutto 4w ago

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Kenya eyes tenth straight senior women's team title at World Cross

World 10km record-holder Agnes Ngetich will spearhead Kenya’s bid. Kenya will however miss defending champion Beatrice Chebet who will not be in Florida.

By AFP 1mo ago

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Will Kenya's Ebenyo stop Uganda's Kiplimo in Saturday's World Cross battle in Florida?

Kenyan men have not won the senior men’s title since Kamworor win it in 2017 in Uganda. Kenyans are heading into the showdown as the defending champions.

By Standard Correspondent 1mo ago