May 24
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All Set for Bigger, Better 2013 Mater Run
Capital FM
This time the sun was out in all its brilliance when Capital FM staff members painted the city red and green in support of the 2013 Mater Heart Run for the second time this week. Read more »
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Rudisha Caravan Pitches Tent in New York
Capital FM
The David Rudisha caravan pitches tent in New York on Saturday in the third stop of the 2013 IAAF Diamond League with expectations buzzing the Olympics and world record holder will... Read more »
May 23
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Are You Taking Part in Saturday's Mater Heart Run?
Capital FM
It was a cold morning with a light drizzle when Capital FM members of staff hit the Nyayo National Stadium, Bunyala, Haile Selassie, GPO and the The Mall roundabouts in support of... Read more »
May 22
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Jonathan Rewards Golden Eaglets, African Under-18 Athletics Champions
Vanguard
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday announced various forms of cash reward to members of the national under-17 male football team and Nigeria's medalists at the maiden African... Read more »
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Colleges Converge At Kigari for the National Championships
The Star
Western zone will be out to defend their title as the Kenya Teachers Colleges Sports Association athletics Championships starts today at Kigari in Embu County today. Read more »
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Vanguard
President of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Solomon Ogba has commended grassroots athletics coach, Isaac Osagie who has been fishing out budding talents from primary and... Read more »
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Kirwa Roars Back, Yego Sets Stadium Record
Capital FM
Hillary Kipsang Yego set a stadium record as former world champion, Alfred Kirwa returned to the groove as the IAAF World Challenge went down at the Birds' Nest in Beijing. Read more »
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Jonathan Splashes Over N40 Million On G'eaglets,U-18 Athletics Champions
This Day
In order to motivate the Golden Eaglets in its forthcoming world tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE); and in appreciation of the performance of the Under-18 athletes,... Read more »
May 21
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Presidential Reception for Junior Athletes, Eaglets
This Day
Nigeria's junior athletes, who conquered the continent at the maiden African Youth Athletics Championships in Warri last month are to be honoured alongside the Golden Eaglets and... Read more »
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Athlete Zerisenai Holds New Record in Half Marathon Tournament in Japan
Shabait
Eritrean Olympian Athlete Zerisenai Tadesse yesterday held new record in a half-marathon tournament in Japan. Read more »
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Kenyans Sweep Kigali Peace Marathon
Focus
As expected, it was a Kenyan affair at the ninth edition of the Kigali Peace Marathon after dominating all but the women half marathon categories. Read more »
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Naaz Confirms Tanganda Half-Marathon 2013
Zimbabwe Standard
THE sponsors of the prestigious Tanganda 21km Half-Marathon race have committed themselves to the race for the second year running. Read more »
May 20
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Kajuga Targets to Win Kigali Half Marathon
New Times
RWANDA'S leading middle distance athlete Robert Kajuga is optimistic on staging a conquering performance when the ninth edition of the Kigali Peace Marathon sets off today at... Read more »
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Times of Zambia
AFRICAN champion Mohammed Essa yesterday retained the Puma Energy Zambia International Rally title after winning the 490 kilometres event by 6:47 minutes to bounce back in... Read more »
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Ogba - A Long Hard Road to Travel
Vanguard
As the dust settled on the election into the board of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria last Tuesday, incumbent Solomom Ogba, could only heave a sigh of relief. It was like a... Read more »
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Athletes Aim High at Port Harcourt Golden League
Vanguard
The second leg in the series of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria/Solid Works Golden League will run its course in Port Harcourt today, with participating athletes aiming to meet... Read more »
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Mabunu Wins 21st February Movement Road Race
The Herald
HARARE Athletics Club runner, Elijah Mabunu, served his best for last when he burst into the lead on the home stretch to break the ribbon during the 21st February Movement 10km... Read more »
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Okagbare Finishes Second At Shanghai Diamond League 100 Meters
Premium Times
Nigeria's Blessing Okagbare on Saturday continued her impressive run in the IAAF Diamond League as she finished second in the Women's 100m event with an impressive 11.00 seconds. Read more »
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Kenyans Rule Kigali Peace Marathon
New Times
For the ninth year in a row Kenyan athletes have showed why they are the best at long distance after dominating the Kigali International Peace Marathon on Sunday. Read more »
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The Star
The 2010 world half marathon champion Wilson Kiprop produced a gun to tape display to win the men's 10,000m race at the Kenya Prisons Championships at Nyayo Stadium yesterday. Read more »
May 18
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Athletes Prepare for Botswana Tour
The Herald
ATHLETES from the country's 10 provinces are expected to converge at the National Sports Stadium today for the inter-provincial athletics competition. Read more »
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Duo for Norway Exchange Programme
The Herald
TWO Zimbabwean athletes, Loveness Murenga and Thubaelihle Sibanda, will leave the country for Olso, Norway, for the youth sport exchange programme in August. The two are from... Read more »
May 17
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Namibian
NAMIBIAN athletes excelled at the recent Steinmetz Marathon in Gaborone, Botswana, with Helalia Johannes leading the way. Read more »
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Top Runners Including Longosiwa and Kibet Parade for Prisons Champs
The Star
Olympic 5000m bronze medallist Thomas Longosiwa, former world marathon champion Luke Kibet and world half marathon bronze medallist John Mwangangi are some of the star athletes... Read more »
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The Star
World record-holder David Rudisha is eager to lead a world-class 800m field on June 1 at the Prefontaine Classic, where he will take on all seven of the other Olympic finalists... Read more »
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