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Why today's Los Angeles marathon is special for Korir brothers

The legacy of Wesley Korir and John Korir makes the Los Angeles Marathon significant today.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-03-08 00:00:00
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has been named a nominee for the 2026 Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award, recognising her stellar performances from 2025.
By Robert Abong'o 2026-03-03 15:35:00
Disgraced Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo, national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were, and 25 other athletes have been provisionally suspended for doping violations
By AFP 2026-03-03 10:04:50
Kenya was placed on the WADA's compliance watch list last year but has now complied with global anti-doping standards.
By Kipsang Joseph 2026-02-28 20:57:09
Although the subject is scientifically complex, legally sensitive, and reputationally explosive, the anti-doping body feels journalists have a key role to play.
By Standard Sports 2026-02-27 18:32:57
Agence Francaise de Developpement and NBA Africa celebrated the Basketball Experience Teachers’ Awareness Day in style yesterday at Nyayo Stadium Basketball Court.
By Jonah Onyango and Stephen Rutto 2026-02-27 00:00:00
Kipyegon, who is nicknamed the smiling assassin, is following in the footsteps of her training mates, among them two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-02-20 00:00:00
The 800m Olympics champion hopes to continue his stunning performances in the Diamond League circuit.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-02-18 10:41:45
Faith Kipyegon put into action her long distance running dream, winning her 10km road race debut at the Monaco Run in an imposing 29:46 victory.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-02-17 07:00:00
John Korir dethroned holder Daniel Ebenyo while Agnes Ngetich defended her title just weeks after bagging World Cross Country gold.
By Stephen Rutto 2026-02-14 20:08:45
The seminar organised during the 2026 Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour took participants through sustainable actions on climate change.
By Ochieng Oyugi 2026-02-14 20:01:37
Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge says he is honored to serve as an Olympic flag bearer at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
By Xinhua 2026-02-07 06:00:00