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Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes

The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.

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eliud kipchoge Stories

Op-Ed: As Kenya Protested in the Streets, Faith Kipyegon Ran for History

In two days that gripped the nation, Kenyans confronted power at home while chasing possibility abroad.

The Eliud Kipchoge Marathon Run That Proved “No Human Is Limited”

Eliud Kipchoge’s sub-two-hour marathon run in 2019 remains a groundbreaking moment in global sports, and a powerful symbol of African excellence.

Faith Kipyegon Eyes History as First Woman to Run a Mile Under Four Minutes

The Kenyan triple World and Olympic 1,500m champion will be attempting to shave nearly eight seconds off her own women’s mile record.

Tigst Assefa Shatters Women's Marathon World Record in Berlin

Ethiopian runner Tigst Assefa's epic triumph in Berlin breaks world records and Secures her spot on the road to the Paris Olympics.

Kenyan Athlete Eliud Kipchoge Nominated for Sportsman of the Year Award

The record-breaking marathon runner has been nominated for the top prize in the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards alongside Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods, Lewis Hamilton and Rafael Nadal.

Tarnished Glory: Kenya’s Sporting Nightmare

Kenyan athlete's managed to win a record number of medals at Rio 2016 despite a complete breakdown at the administrative level.