Kenya has collected 21 medals; six gold, five silver and 10 bronze at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games that end on Monday in British’s second largest city. Julius Yego’s bronze in the last action of athletics at the Alexander Stadium on Sunday saw Kenya finish 13th overall and third in Africa in the medal standings.
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Chepkoech wins steeplechase gold in Commonwealth Games
The 2021 World Under-20 3,000 steeplechase gold medallist Jackline Chepkoech is the new Commonwealth Games 3,000m steeplechase champion. The youngster helped Kenya reclaim the title when she won in a Championship Record time of nine minutes and 15.68 seconds on Friday at the Alexander Stadium. Chepkoech led at the bell in 8:01.01 before cruising to
Para Lifter Wawira Earns Kenya Rare Medal At Commonwealth Games
Kenya has finally earned a medal off track and field at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after paralifter Hellen Wawira clinched bronze in the women’s lightweight final on Thursday evening. Wawira had a best lift of 97kg to finish third, edging out Manpreet kaur who couldn’t go beyond 88kg. She started off her attempts with
Commonwealth Games: Silver And Bronze For Kenya In The 10,000m Again
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 – Irene Cheptai and Sheila Chepkirui clinched silver and bronze in the women’s 10,000m, as did the men on Tuesday evening, as Kenya took its medal count at the Commonwealth Games to six. Cheptai lost a sprint finish to Scotland’s Eilish McColgan who timed 30:48.60 to clinch the title in a
Omanyala wins 100m gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games
It had to be Ferdinand Omanyala to soothe the hurting Kenyans hearts. Omanyala, the Africa 100 metres champion, handed Kenya its first gold medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games when he dashed to victory in men’s 100m on Wednesday here at the Alexander Stadium. Omanyala made a sterling take off to clock 10.02 seconds to win,
Kenya settle for silver and bronze in men’s Commonwealth Games 10,000m final
DANIEL SIMIU EBENYO FINISHED SECOND, CLAIMING THE SILVER MEDAL IN A PERSONAL BEST TIME OF 27 MINUTES 11.26 SECONDS WITH KIBIWOTT KANDIE FINISHING THIRD AND SETTLING FOR BRONZE IN A TIME OF 27 MINUTES 20.34 SECONDS. Kenyan athletes settled for silver and bronze in the men’s 10000m final at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday 2
Commonwealth 2022 Games – Kenyan Bulletin 3
Here is the latest from the Team Kenya at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. This Bulletin will bring you closer to the action, hopes and aspirations of our player as they continue to march for gold in the games.
Impressive Kenya Basketball Teams Into Commonwealth Games Quarters
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, Jul 31 – The Kenya men and women 3X3 basketball teams are through to the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The men’s team finished third in their pool after defeating Sri Lanka 21-18 but went down to Canada 12-15 before wrapping up its Pool A match with a narrow 15-14
Kenyan swimmers ecstatic after hitting Commonwealth milestone
Kenyan swimmers were over the moon, following their landmark achievement at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games where they set history after romping into the mixed 4×100 metres relay. The quartet of Emily Muteti, Ridhwan Bwana, Imala Bella Thorpe, and Maina Monyo glided to a 3:45.36 finish, behind Singapore in the opening heat that featured three
Kenya’s Korir adds world 800m gold to Olympic title in Oregon
After missing out on gold at the past two World Championships, Kenya is back on top in the men’s 800m. Olympic champion Emmanuel Korir charged into the lead on the final straight and powered to his first world title at the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 on Saturday (23) at Eugene’s Hayward Field. Korir surged past