May 13
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World Record Holder Rudisha to Highlight Diamond League Opener
The Star
Olympic and world record holder, David Rudisha, will lead a galaxy of distance running talent from Africa when the Diamond League kicks-off in Doha today . Rudisha, who signalled... Read more »
May 10
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AFN Lifts Suspension On Golden League
This Day
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has lifted the suspension placed on its Golden League following pleas from eminent sports personalities. Read more »
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ASA Incompetence Obstructing the Road to Olympic Success [press release]
DA
In a reply to a DA parliamentary question, the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has revealed that Athletics SA (ASA) does not have a high-performance programme in... Read more »
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Racist Motive of Boston Marathon Bombers? [opinion]
Pambazuka
Why did the bombers target the finish line? Was it racial based, as historically Africans have been winners? Three spectators died and later a campus police officer was executed:... Read more »
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Matete Gets Two-Year Contract to Train Atheletes
Times of Zambia
ZAMBIA's all-time 400m hurdles runner, Samuel Matete has been given a two-year contract to train athletes at the Olympic Youth Development Centre (OYDC) in Lusaka. Read more »
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Local Athletes Must Put Up Their Best
Daily News
ZANZIBAR is warming up to host the Under-20 East and Central African Athletics championships at the Amaan Stadium from June 5 to 7, where local athletics standard will face yet... Read more »
May 9
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Kericho Governor Promises to Build Modern Track
The Star
Kericho County governor Paul Chepkwony has promised to build a modern athletics track in the county in the near future. Read more »
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How to Get Ready for a Marathon [analysis]
Capital FM
This year's Mater Heart Run is less than three weeks away. Whether you want to tackle the 5K or the 42K, now is the time to dust off your sneakers and get ready. And here are some... Read more »
May 8
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Old Mutual Victory Races Launched
Namibian
The popular Old Mutual Victory Race series will take place for the 13th year consecutive year after Old Mutual announced a sponsorship of N$500 000 for this year's event, at a... Read more »
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The Star
Athletics Kenya (AK) are set to establish a Marathon Committee that will be mandated to oversee the organisation of road races in the country. Read more »
May 7
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New Dawn
The Liberia Athletics Federation has announced a boycott of this year's marathon to be organized by the Liberia Marathon Trust. The LAF said it reached the decision due to failure... Read more »
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Samba & Alhagie Bah in Freetown Marathon
The Point
Two Gambia's long distance runners, Samba Bah and Alhagie Bah, will participate in the popular Street Child Marathon which will take place on 26 May this year in Freetown, Sierra... Read more »
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Capital FM
As a country, it is common knowledge that Kenya has more than its fair share of distance running talent, only rivaled by neighbors Ethiopia. Read more »
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Kiprop to Limit Grand Prix Running to Prepare for Moscow Show
The Star
World 1,500m champion Asbel Kiprop has fully recovered from an injury and is ready to defend his title in the forthcoming world athletics championships in Moscow, Russia. Read more »
May 6
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AFN Delighted With Nigeria's Performance At Okpekpe Race
Daily Trust
Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Solomon Ogba has expressed delight over the performance of Nigerian athletes at the maiden edition of the 10KM International Road... Read more »
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Two Gambian Athletes to Take Part in Freetown Marathon
Daily Observer
Two Gambian long distance runners, Samba Bah and Alhagie Bah, will participate in the popular Street Child Marathon, which will take place on the 26th of May 2013 in Freetown,... Read more »
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Masai Makes Hey At Okpekpe Road Race, As Oshiomhole Comes 131st
Vanguard
Kenya's Moses Masai made history as the first athlete to win the Okpekpe road race, which was held Saturday in Okpekpe, Edo State. Read more »
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Kenya's Masai Wins Okpekpe Marathon Race - Carts Away U.S.$25,000
Daily Trust
Moses Masai of Kenya has emerged the winner of the first Okpekpe10 km international road race with a time of 29.39 carting away the star prize money of $25,000. Read more »
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Renown Athletics Manager Mutai to Head Nandi County
The Star
Abraham Mutai is the new athletics Kenya (AK) Nandi county branch chairman. Mutai, a long serving athletics manager was elected during the polls presided over by the Nandi central... Read more »
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Japan Sensation Beaten As Birech Thrives
Capital FM
Olympics 3000m steeplechase bronze medallist Abel Mutai was out-sprinted by Jairus Kipchoge for the honours, Africa Javelin record holder, Julius Yego finished fourth as London... Read more »
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Hadi to Compete in Time Trial Race
New Times
Rwanda's promising rider, Janvier Hadi will compete in this year's Individual Time Trial cycling race scheduled for Sunday in Bugesera District, the organizers have confirmed. Read more »
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The Star
World and Olympic 800m champion lowers his 400m personal best at Moi Centre Kasarani Read more »
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Shein to Flag Off Uhuru Torch Race On Monday in Pemba
Daily News
THE Uhuru Torch race gets under way here on Monday when Zanzibar President Dr Ali Mohamed Shein flags it off at his Chokocho home village in South Pemba Region. Read more »
May 4
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Nigeria University Games, Zone D, Kicks-Off At University of Jos
Premium Times
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, Hayward Mafuyai, has asked participating universities in the 2013 Zone D biennial games of the Nigerian University Games, NUGA, not to... Read more »
May 3
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Komen's Bid to Capture County Seat Falls Short
The Star
WORLD 3000m record holder Daniel Komen failed to capture the Athletics Kenya Elgeyo Marakwet County seat on Tuesday. Read more »
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