The Latest Breaking News from Athletics Kenya

Kenyan athletes' deaths expose mental health struggles

The mental health struggles of Kenyan athletes and a lack of support have come under the spotlight in the East African running powerhouse following a spate of deaths in the past few weeks.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 9, 2024

Hellen Obiri unfazed by Ruth Chepngetich world record: ‘Fast times don’t scare me, I’m the best’

NEW YORK MARATHON 2024: The Kenyan runner speaks to Jack Rathborn ahead of this weekend’s New York Marathon about the evolution of women’s marathon running following Chepngetich’s world record at the Chicago Marathon last month

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2024

Kenya topped Africa’s Olympics medal table – but a new strategy will be needed to keep winning

Kenya topped Africa’s medal tally at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the east African country did at the last two games in 2020 and 2016. Kenya is a dominant force particularly because of the success of its middle-distance and long-distance runners.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024