Thika Stadium came alive on Thursday as the second leg of the Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting powered by Betika delivered an electrifying women’s 3000m steeplechase final. Among a competitive field of rising stars and seasoned athletes, 18-year-old Mercy Chepng’eno dominated from the gun, controlling the pace from start to finish to claim victory in 10:28.9,…
The roar of the crowd at Thika Stadium rose and fell with every lap, but by the final 400 meters, it was impossible to ignore the stories unfolding on the track. On one side, Fridah Ndinda, seasoned and calculated, unleashed a finishing kick honed from years of road racing. On the other, fifteen-year-old Tabitha Wanjiru…
“This is where the journey begins for many of our athletes,” says Kennedy Tanui, World Athletics Competitions Director, as Thika Stadium prepares to host the 2025 track season opener. “It’s their first opportunity to post qualifying performances as we head into a very busy international calendar.” The clang of hammers, the flight of poles, and…