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  • Hagos Gebrhiwet and Loice Chemnung crossing the finish line to set new course records at the 2026 Barcelona Half Marathon.
    Athletics | half marathon

    Barcelona’s Half Marathon Spectacle: Gebrhiwet and Chemnung Rewrite History

    ByRobert Kibet February 15, 2026February 15, 2026
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    Sunday at the 2026 Hyundai Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks will be remembered not just as another fast race through Barcelona’s sunlit streets, but as a day when history was rewritten by sheer audacity and precision. Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet Berhe and Kenya’s Loice Chemnung emerged as dual protagonists, shattering the men’s and women’s course records…

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  • Barnaba Korir and Ibrahim Hussein reviewing cross-country course layout at Lobo Village, Eldoret, ahead of the 2026 Sirikwa Classic.
    Athletics | Cross Country

    All Systems Go: Sirikwa Classic Enters Final Phase Ahead of Gold Label Race

    ByRobert Kibet February 9, 2026
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    Preparations for the 5th edition of the Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour (Gold Label) have reached an advanced stage, with organizers declaring full readiness ahead of the February 14, 2026 showdown at Lobo Village, Eldoret—an event that continues to grow in both global stature and technical sophistication. Following a detailed inspection of the…

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  • Barnaba Korir and Ibrahim Hussein reviewing cross-country course layout at Lobo Village, Eldoret, ahead of the 2026 Sirikwa Classic.
    Athletics | Cross Country

    Countdown to Glory: 5th Absa Sirikwa Classic Gears Up at Lobo Village

    ByRobert Kibet February 9, 2026
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    Elite Competition Meets Grassroots Development in Eldoret The 5th edition of the Absa Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour (Gold Label) is set to light up Lobo Village, Eldoret, on February 14, 2026, bringing together elite athletes from across the globe and over 3,500 children in grassroots races. Preparations are progressing steadily, with organizers confident…

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  • Irene Cheptai crossing the finish line to win the women’s race at the 2026 Burj2Burj Half Marathon in Dubai
    Athletics | half marathon

    Kenya’s Irene Cheptai Breaks Through in Dubai’s Burj2Burj Half Marathon Showdown

    ByRobert Kibet February 8, 2026February 8, 2026
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    Early Sparks on Dubai’s Fast Streets From the very first kilometre of the 2026 Burj2Burj Half Marathon, the women’s elite race promised fireworks. Kenya’s Daisilah Jerono, compatriot Irene Cheptai, and Ethiopia’s Ftaw Zeray quickly separated themselves from the chasing pack, moving shoulder to shoulder through Dubai’s iconic skyline.  By the 8km mark at the UAE…

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  • Joshua Cheptegei crossing the finish line, raising his arms in triumph at the 2026 Burj2Burj Half Marathon.
    Athletics | half marathon

    Three Men, One City, Zero Chill: Burj2Burj Goes Sub-60 Crazy

    ByRobert Kibet February 8, 2026February 8, 2026
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    Dubai’s streets turned into a high-speed battlefield as Olympic champion Cheptegei, pre-race favourite Kipkorir, and Tanzania’s rising star Simbu rewrote the rules of the half-marathon. From the moment the elite men launched from the start line, the 2026 Burj2Burj Half Marathon made it clear: Dubai was about to witness something extraordinary. Joshua Cheptegei, Olympic and…

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  • Joshua Cheptegei and other elite runners at the 2026 Burj 2 Burj Half Marathon press conference in Dubai
    Athletics | half marathon

    Burj 2 Burj Half Marathon 2026: Kipkorir and Cheptai Lead Elite Field in Dubai

    ByRobert Kibet February 7, 2026
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    Dubai’s streets will once again host some of the world’s fastest road runners as the Burj 2 Burj Half Marathon returns on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Known for its fast, flat layout and early-season prestige, the race draws a compact but highly competitive elite field, promising tactical battles, speed, and early statements for the 2026…

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  • Distance runner Peninah Mutisya of Hampton University wearing a blue and white singlet and bib 182, running on a bright blue indoor track during the 2025 CAA Championships.
    Athletics | NCAA stories | redemption stories

    Doctors Considered Amputation. Nine Months Later, Peninah Mutisya Is Back on Track

    ByRobert Kibet February 7, 2026February 7, 2026
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    After doctors warned she might lose her leg, Kenyan middle-distance runner Peninah Mutisya returns to the track, aiming for the 800m and mile at the CAA Conference in Boston. In two weeks’ time, Peninah Mutisya will step onto the track at the CAA Conference Championships in Boston, lining up for the 800m and the mile….

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  • Tshepo Tshite sprinting toward the finish line to win the men’s 3000m at Madrid Indoor Tour 2026.
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    Madrid Indoor Tour 2026: Tactical Thrills and Record-Breaking Runs

    ByRobert Kibet February 7, 2026
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    The 2026 World Indoor Tour Gold in Madrid delivered a masterclass in middle- and long-distance racing, showcasing the best of Madrid indoors. From the men’s 3000m to the women’s 800m and 1500m, the meet highlighted tactical intelligence, explosive finishing speed, and rising stars making their mark on the global stage. Men’s 3000m: Tshite’s Tactical Masterclass…

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  • Daniel Ebenyo crossing the finish line to win the men’s race at the 4th edition of the Absa Sirikwa Classic 2025 in Eldoret.
    Athletics | Cross Country

    Sirikwa Classic 2026 Returns to Lobo: Defending Champions Lead Africa’s Elite Field

    ByRobert Kibet February 6, 2026February 6, 2026
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    Kenya’s Gold Label Cross-Country Race Brings Global Athletes, Youth Development, and Sports Tourism to the Highlands: Sirikwa Classic Cross Country This Valentine’s Day, the rolling hills and scenic lakes of Lobo, Uasin Gishu County, will host the Absa Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country, one of the most anticipated races on the international athletics calendar. Now in its…

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  • Edna Chelulei crossing the finish line in the women’s indoor 3,000m, breaking the Eastern Kentucky University school record at Boston University.
    Athletics | NCAA stories

    Beyond Boston: How NCAA Racing Is Shaping the Next Generation of Distance Runners

    ByRobert Kibet February 6, 2026
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    A Pathway, Not Just a Race Indoor track meets rarely dominate global headlines, yet each winter in Boston they quietly influence the direction of elite distance running. On the fast, banked tracks of Boston University, athletes test more than speed—they test systems, patience, and pathways that increasingly shape global careers. That context gives deeper meaning…

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