Category Archives: Profiles and articles on Kenyan runners
Ezekiel Kemboi: One of the all time greats
When people think of Ezekiel Kemboi, they primarily think about his celebratory gyrations. But mostly he is simply considered the next in a long line of excellent Kenyan steeplechase runners. Thanks to the likes of Kemboi, Kenya has won all … Continue reading
Billy Konchellah: Two Lap Legend
Billy Konchellah is one of the greatest 800m runners in the history of the event, The highlights of his career include winning two world championship gold medals and an All African games gold medal, all while battling athma and tuber-culosis. … Continue reading
Kenyan Sprinters: A historical perspective
In the world of sports, Kenya is primarily known as a nation that produces middle and long distance runners. So dominant are Kenyan runners that many people have come to expect that all Kenyans are predisposed towards distance running and … Continue reading
Kenya’s complete and utter dominance of the marathon in 2011
2011 has become a banner year for Kenyan marathoners. In 2011, Kenya is dominating the marathon in a manner that no country has ever dominated any sporting event. Not only did Patrick Makau break the world record, but the top … Continue reading
Paul Tergat: Kenya’s greatest cross country runner
A soldier in the Kenya Airforce, Tergat’s claim to fame is that He won the world cross country championships 5 times. Tergat also held the world 10,000 metres record and won silver medals at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics and … Continue reading
Henry Rono: Kenya’s greatest track athlete
Henry Rono is arguably the most talented long distance runner Kenya has ever produced. And that is saying a lot considering how much talent Kenya has produced over the years. He was born in 1952 in Nandi hills.He had been … Continue reading
John Ngugi: Cross Country Legend
John Ngugi won the world cross country championships 5 times and is considered one of the best cross country runners ever. He also won gold in the 5000m at the 1988 Olympics. John Ngugi Kamau was born in Kigumo Muranga … Continue reading
Samson Kitur: A legendary sprinter
Samson Kitur is easily the best sprinter Kenya has ever produced. His record in the 400 metres is nothing short of spectacular by any standards. It includes a bronze medal at the 1992 Olympics, two bronze medals at the 1993 … Continue reading
Kipchoge Keino
Kipchoge Keino is Kenya’s most decorated Olympian. No athlete has won more Olympic medals than him.All in all he won 2 Olympic gold medals and 2 silver medals. At the Commonwealth games, he won 3 gold medals and 1 bronze. … Continue reading
Seraphino Antao: Kenya’s greatest sprinter
Seraphino Antao is the most accomplished sprinter Kenya has ever produced. He won the gold medal in the 100 yards and the 220 Yards at the 1962 Commonwealth games. In the process he became the first Kenyan ever to win … Continue reading