November 23
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Marathoner to Defend Title in Moscow
The Star
WORLD marathon champion Edna Kiplagat will defend her title at the 14th IAAF World Championships in athletics in Moscow next year. Speaking in Eldoret, Kiplagat said she is... Read more »
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Namibia Economist
Frankie Fredericks Was Reelected for a second term as president of Athletics Namibia at a well-attended elective congress held last weekend at the Etuna Guesthouse Conference... Read more »
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Medalist Confident Nation Can Defend Title
The Star
Olympic 5,000m bronze medallist Thomas Longosiwa is confident Kenya can retain the Chiba Ekiden race tomorrow Friday. He said the calibre of athletes in the squad is so high they... Read more »
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Thousands Set for MTN Marathon
Observer
Thousands of Ugandans are expected to take part in the ninth edition of the MTN Kampala marathon this Sunday. Dubbed 'Run with your heart,' the marathon is expected to bring... Read more »
November 22
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Runner Clinches Spanish Series
The Star
Emmanuel Bett clinched the 19th International de Soria cross race series in Spain. Bett clocked 30:48 with Amanuel Mesel of Eritrea finished second in 30:51 with Kenya's John... Read more »
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Mary Keitany Makes History With Women's Majors Victory
The Star
London Marathon champion, Mary Keitany, becomes the first Kenyan woman to be declared a World Marathon Major jackpot winner following the cancellation of the New York Marathon. Read more »
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Weekend Buzz - 2012 MTN Marathon
Observer
This Sunday is the big day for the long-awaited ninth edition of the MTN Kampala marathon. The annual marathon kicks off at Kololo Independence grounds. This year all proceeds from... Read more »
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The Star
Former world 10,000m champion Linet Masai leads a galaxy of stars to the fourth leg of the AK/KCB cross country series this weekend in Kapsokwony, Mount Elgon. Read more »
November 20
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Kampala Marathon - Mock Race Succeeds
New Vision
If the MTN Kampala Mock Marathon staged at the weekend was anything to go by, then participants in Uganda's biggest road race should expect a more organized event this year. Read more »
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15th Coupe Avenir - Five Gold, One Silver and Two Bronze Medals for Tunisia
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisian gymnasts have distinguished themselves at the 15th Coupe Avenir (youth and young hopefuls) held last weekend in Malmedy, Belgium. Read more »
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Gambia Athlete Trainer Returns From U.S.
Foroyaa
Modou Njie, an athlete trainer, has returned from the US after undergoing a one month intensive training on athletic development and sustainability. Read more »
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Athletics Namibia Re-Elects Fredericks
Namibian
FRANK Fredericks will serve as president of Athletics Namibia (AN) for another term following an elective congress held at the Etuna Guesthouse Conference Centre in Ongwediva on... Read more »
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Kirui, Jepkosgei Top in Kass Race
The Star
THE 2011 San Diego and Sao Paulo half marathon winners Weldon Kirui and Agnes Jepkosgei emerged the new men's and women's winners of the sixth Kass Marathon in Eldoret yesterday. Read more »
November 19
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José Sayovo Encourages Children to Play Sports
ANGOP
The Angolan paralympic athlete José Sayovo has recently encouraged in Menongue City, Kuando Kubango Province, children to dedicate to sports in order to have a healthy life. Read more »
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Gambian Athletics Coach Returns From U.S. Training
Daily Observer
Following the completion of his one-month intensive training on athletics development and sustainability at the University of Delaware, Penn State, Colorado Springs, United States... Read more »
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Fredericks Re-Elected as President
New Era
Frank Fredericks was overwhelmingly re-elected as president of Athletics Namibia (AN) during a well-attended quaterly elective congress, at the Etuna Guesthouse Conference Centre... Read more »
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Kilimanjaro Marathon 2013 Launched
Daily News
THE 11th edition of the Kilimanjaro Marathon scheduled to take place on 3rd March 2013 in Moshi has been launched. Read more »
November 18
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East Africans Sweep Obudu Mountain Race Prizes
This Day
East Africans continued with their dominance of the 8th edition of the Obudu Mountain Race as two Ethiopians, Abebe Dinkesa and Etenesh Dironeda won the male and female categories... Read more »
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Nation Takes Pride in Tanya Cavanah
Zimbabwe Standard
Zimbabwe might have posted its record lowest athlete representation at the 2012 London Olympics, but the country can take pride in having one of its own being involved in... Read more »
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Ethiopians Clear Obudu Mountain Race Top Prizes
Vanguard
The Ethopian Abebe Dinkesa, winner of the 2008 and 2010 Obudu International Mountain race has again emerged the winner of the 2012 edition of the 12.3 kilometers mountain race of... Read more »
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Police Constable Wins Shell-FRSC Marathon Race
This Day
A Constable in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Denis Bitrus has emerged the winner in the 2012 Safety Marathon Race organized by Shell Sub-Sahara Africa in conjunction with the... Read more »
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Stage Set for the Kass International Marathon in Eldoret
The Star
ELDORET town comes alive tomorrow as the sixth edition of the Kass marathon takes place. Read more »
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Kilel, Ngatuny Best in Kebirigo
The Star
CAROLINE Kilel and Emmanuel Ngatuny won the 10th edition of the Safaricom Kebirigo 10km road races in Nyamira County yesterday. Read more »
November 17
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Trio Prepares for Kampala Marathon
New Times
THREE Olympic runners Robert Kajuga, Claudette Mukasakindi and Jean Pierre Mvuyekure are locked in intensive training ahead of the MTN Kampala Marathon scheduled for November 25. Read more »
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Obudu Mountain Race - Winners to Grab N24.7 Million
Daily Trust
The princely sum of N15 million has been set aside for both male and female athletes that would emerge star winners of this year's 8th Obudu Mountain race 2012, Commissioner of... Read more »
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