Kenya's marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum died in car crash on Sunday night. Kiptum exploded onto the marathon scene when he ran a world record 2:00:35 in Chicago in October. Tributes poured in on Monday for Kenyan running sensation Kelvin Kiptum after the marathon world record-holder was killed in a car crash at the age of 24. It said Kiptum and Hakizimana died on the spot while the passenger Sharon Chepkurui Kosgei was rushed to hospital with serious injuries. World Athletics is deeply saddened to hear that marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a road traffic accident on Sunday at the age of 24.Obit: ??

Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has once again broken his own 60 metres indoor national record. The explosive show saw Omanyala, 28, shatter his own national record set 10 days ago at the Elite Indoor Track Miramas Meeting in France by 0.1 seconds. Omanyala had captured the Miramas Indoor meeting victory in 6.52sec as he continued to work his way down towards the Africa indoor record of 6.45sec set by Leonard Myles-Mills of Ghana on February 22, 1999, at Colorado Springs, United States of America. “We designed a good training plan that improved all his biomotor abilities,” said Kimani. “Good diet and supplementation that aims at energizing, replenishing the body is vital.”Having just settled on two indoor events before the world indoor championships will help in Omanyala’s recovery so as to elicit the required adaptations.

1 SHARES Share TweetABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, Feb 11 – After a record number of goals, unrelenting shocks and an apparent capacity for unceasing drama, the Africa Cup of Nations will finish on Sunday when either hosts Ivory Coast or fellow former champions Nigeria will be crowned kings of Africa. “Ivory Coast were favourites ahead of this tournament, but we want to win this Nations Cup. During all three of those triumphs, the Super Eagles played Ivory Coast – against whom they have won three times and lost twice during their seven previous meetings at the finals. He will now try to ensure the two-time champions score their first goal in a Nations Cup final, with their four previous appearances in the continent’s showpiece football finale all going to penalties after ending goalless. “Playing in front of our people gives us the motivation to perform, and I hope this good pressure will help the team.

Eldoret - Many Kenyans have been shocked following the untimely death of world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum. "Devastating news as we mourn the loss of a remarkable individual, Kelvin Kiptum, a world record holder and Kenyan athletics icon. On his part, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said that the legacy that Kiptum leaves behind is a testament to his passion and commitment. Kimani Ichung’wah:"SAD SAD SAD It is shocking and devastating, the untimely passing of Kelvin Kiptum, the world marathon record holder. Florence Bore:"It is devastating to hear about the tragic loss of Kelvin Kiptum , Marathon World Record Holder and his coach Gervais Hakizimana.

With 2024 being described by some as the biggest electoral year in world history, SA's biggest private wealth manager, Allan Gray, says it's more concerned than many of its peers and has been pursuing some defensive positioning. Risks also stem from SA as it heads to the polls in 2024, the asset manager says, given the possibility of an unstable coalition government that is in the mood for nationalisation. Its R184.5 billion flagship Balanced Fund is more than 60% exposed to foreign equities but very underweight in US stocks and overweight in the UK, Europe and Japan, Duncan Artus, Allan Gray's chief investment officer, said on Wednesday. Underweight refers to having less than would be considered normal, and contrasts with its opposite, overweight.

It has precipitated rapid social changes that have outstripped the existing institutions and that are difficult to regulate through the existing means. The much-talked-about growing mistrust between the citizenry and duty-bearers does not stem, per se, from government failure or incompetence. The mistrust emanates from the fast-changing political and economic structures that the government bureaucracy can’t keep up with. Economic growth indicators such as income, health, education and the like are dependent on the strength of both the political and economic institutions of the country. Let us come together to reject prejudice and contempt clothed in the garb of ethnic solidarity that most politicians have resorted to.

World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana have died in a road accident at Kaptagat area along the Elgeyo Marakwet-Ravine road. New marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum jets backSharon escaped with serious injuries and was rushed to Racecourse Hospital for medical attention, while the bodies of the athlete and his coach were taken to the Racecourse Hospital mortuary. The vehicle which World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum (inset), his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana and another occupant were traveling in before they were involved in a fatal road crash on the Eldoret-Eldama Ravine road on February 11, 2024. Photo credit: Jared Nyataya and Reuters“This was a self-involved accident where one Kelvin Kiptum, the world marathon record holder, was driving his vehicle with two passengers. The vehicle which World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, his Rwandese coach Garvais Hakizimana and another occupant were traveling in before they were involved in a fatal road crash on the Eldoret-Eldama Ravine road on February 11, 2024.

Contra Costa Health's hazmat team is investigating the potential for community impact after an accidental release of petroleum coke dust from the Martinez refinery Saturday afternoon. In a post on social media, the health agency said it was notified of the flaring at 1:18 p.m. and that the release had “potential offsite impacts.”

World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum is dead. Athletics Kenya has since mourned the death of the record world holder and his coach saying:"Athletics Kenya is deeply saddened to announce the passing on of the World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandese coach Gervais Hakizimana. "It was only earlier this week in Chicago, the place where Kelvin set his extraordinary marathon World Record, that I was able to officially ratify his historic time. Kiptum was born on December 2, 1999, and is a Kenyan long-distance runner and the Marathon World Record holder (2:00:35). In the 2023 Chicago Marathon on October 8, 2023, Kiptum set a new marathon world record with a time of 2:00:35.

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For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterSomething went wrong, please try again later. For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletterFans reckon Jobe Bellingham will be even better than brother Jude after a stunning solo strike for Sunderland. What a goal from Jobe Bellingham.” A fourth added: “Just 18 and already leaving defenders in the dust. One fan lauded: “Jobe Bellingham with a COLD goal yesterday for Sunderland in their 3-1 win over Plymouth. Jude Bellingham also ripping up the La Liga having scored 20 goals in 29 games this season.

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Azimio leader Raila Odinga has broken his silence on the Azimio flagbearer in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a burial service in Kitui County, Raila said he has no problem endorsing Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for the presidency. He assured Kenyans on the roles of the affiliate parties in Azimio saying the co-principals can take charge when he is away. Pressure has been mounting on Raila to endorse the Wiper leader as the presidential candidate in the coming elections. In October 2023, Raila showered the Wiper leader with praises for standing with him in his political journey.

The Martinez refinery is reporting another accidental release of coke dust. Contra Costa County Health said they heard about the incident Saturday afternoon. MARTINEZ, Calif. - The Martinez Refining Company is reporting another accidental release of petroleum coke dust. Contra Costa Health posted on social media about this latest incident, saying they heard about the release on Saturday at around 1:18 p.m.

Kenyan athlete Bernard Sang on Saturday, February 10 won the 2024 Lagos City Marathon, clocking 2:16:49. Last year, I came in third, but this year is different because I won the race,” Sang stated. Kenyan runner Bernard Sang at the 2024 Lagos City Marathon. Photo Lagos City MarathonThe winner, Sang will receive Ksh7.5 million, as the first and second runners up bag Ksh6 million and Ksh4.5 million, for their performances. World Athletics on Tuesday, February 6, announced the ratification of Kenya's Kevin Kiptum’s marathon world record, noting that the performance was now cemented in the global scene.