KATA News
Jacob Kiplimo Rewrites History Again with Stunning Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon
The streets of Lisbon witnessed another unforgettable chapter in distance running as Uganda’s phenomenal star Jacob Kiplimo produced a breathtaking performance to set a new half marathon world record of 57:20 at the Lisbon Half Marathon in Portugal.
Peter Njeru Reigns Again: Back-to-Back Glory at the 2026 Medio Maratón San Blas
Coamo, Puerto Rico – March 1, 2026.
Wanjiru Returns to Tokyo: Kenya’s Marathon Queen Ready for Another Golden Chapter
She is back where memories were made and history was written.
Eliud Kipchoge Honoured as Olympic Flagbearer as Milano Cortina 2026 Rings in Peace and Unity
As the opening ceremony unfolded at the iconic San Siro Olympic Stadium, the moment carried deep symbolism. The procession of the flagbearers of peace set the tone, and among them was Eliud Kipchoge, walking eighth, carrying the Olympic flag with quiet dignity as the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games were officially declared open. It was a ceremony rich in colour, culture, and meaning — a celebration of unity at the heart of the Olympic movement.
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.