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Rita Jeptoo’s doping claims hit Kenyans hard

Diaspora Messenger Oct 31, 2014 0

Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo, who made history by winning four events in A World Marathon Majors (WMM), when she defended her Boston and Chicago Marathons titles, has failed a doping test. Following the development, the WMM organisers…

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Kenya dominates Chicago Marathon

admin Oct 12, 2014 0

Eliud Kipchoge won the Chicago Marathon on Sunday to lead a 1-2-3 finish for Kenyan men. Kipchoge pulled away over the last two miles for his first major marathon victory, finishing in 2 hours, 4 minutes, 11 seconds. He was followed by…

Rita Jeptoo wins Boston Marathon in new course record

admin Apr 21, 2014 0

Kenya’s Rita Jeptoo has Monday successfully defended her Boston Marathon title in a course record of 2:18:57 to win the women's race. Following closely behind her were Ethiopia’s Buzunesh Deba and Mare Dibaba in second and…

Kenya lines up her best athletes for Boston Marathon

admin Apr 17, 2014 0

The 2013 top female marathoner, Rita Jeptoo will lead star-studded team of elite runners from Kenya in this year’s Boston Marathon. Ms Jeptoo, who is last year's Boston marathon winner in the women’s category is among other…

Boston Marathon blasts: Cherangany MP tells of escape

admin Apr 16, 2013 0

Kenya's winner of the 2012 Boston Marathon, Wesley Korir, who came fifth this year, has told the BBC of his fear after hearing of the deadly blasts Two explosions near the finishing line killed three people and injured at least 140 about…