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Gladys Chepngetich Breaks 13-Year Kenyan Indoor Record and Rises to No. 2 in NCAA History
Kenyan middle-distance star Gladys Chepngetich of Clemson University produced a historic performance at the 2026 John Thomas Terrier Classic, delivering a run that resonated far beyond a single race and rewrote multiple chapters of the record books.
Dorcus Ewoi Claims World Lead as She Becomes Second-Fastest Kenyan Woman Indoors
Boston, USA — Kenya’s middle-distance depth was on full display as Dorcus Ewoi delivered a commanding victory in the women’s 1500 metres at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, clocking a world-leading and personal-best 4:01.22.
The Champion Who Carried His Culture
Some athletes are defined by the medals they collect.
Kenya’s Rising Stars Deliver a Perfect Sweep in the U20 Men’s 8KM Cross Country
Kenya once again reminded the world why it remains the spiritual home of distance running, producing a breathtaking clean sweep in the U20 Men’s 8-kilometer cross country race. On a demanding course that tested strength, patience, and courage, Kenyan athletes locked out the entire podium—gold, silver, and bronze—in a display of youthful brilliance and collective dominance.
The Day the Road Made Room for Mercy
The road to the finish line is usually unforgiving. It rewards strength, speed, and those willing to endure just a little more pain than everyone else. But on a warm May morning in 2019, at the Okpekpe International 10km Road Race in Nigeria, the road offered a different lesson.