[Jonah Onyango, Standard]The Covid-19 pandemic has sent the athletics world into a successful reinvention of the sport thanks to virtual races. Organisers of last night's Impossible Games in Nairobi and Oslo summoned new technologies to keep the oomph and excitement of track races. "With the Impossible Games, we have found the best way to engage athletes and ensure they train as they prepare for the future," said Korir. Sometimes one needs creativity to survive and that’s what is happening now with athletics stars of virtual races. Each athlete covered 10.5 kilometres during the virtual team relay ran in groups of four.

Source: Standard Digital June 11, 2020 18:45 UTC