Kenya sports

🇰🇪 Skater 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Despite the challenges and controversies surrounding Kelvin Kiarie regarding government support, he has also been proposed for national hero recognition.

It is an encouraging acknowledgement of his achievements and contribution to Kenyan sport.

His efforts and impact have not gone unnoticed. 👏🇰🇪

🇰🇪 Timothy Cheruiyot Proposed for National Hero Recognition

The 2019 World 1500m Champion, Timothy Cheruiyot, has been proposed to be declared a national hero in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Kenyan sport.

As he heads to the Diamond League, Cheruiyot does so with this special recognition proposal alongside his remarkable achievements on the global stage. 🏆🇰🇪

📸 -ATS sport

NAMES OF PERSONS PROPOSED TO BE DECLARED AS NATIONAL HEROES 2026 ( Athletics)

♦️ Mr. Korir Barnaba Kipyego
♦️ Ms. Chepkoech Beatrice
♦️ Ms. Cherono Mercy
♦️ Mr. Cheruiyot Reynold Kipkorir
♦️ Mr. Cheruiyot Timothy
♦️ Mr. Koech Paul Kipsiele
♦️ Kola Carolyne Anyango Ocholla
♦️ Mr. Langat Robert Kibet
♦️ Ms. Odira Lilian
♦️ Mr. Sawe Sebastian Kimeru
♦️ Mr. Serem Edmund
♦️ Mr. Sigei William

🇧🇼 Collen Kebinatshipi sporting the Kenyan-branded bracelet ahead of the Diamond League Final in Brussels. 🇰🇪

The bracelet has seemingly proved to be a lucky charm for several notable global track stars.

All the best, Collen! 🇧🇼🔥

Botswana

It's a very, very big responsibility because kids are watching me. If we get the kids as young as they are and show them that this is the right path, they will all follow through.

And I have to make sure they know and understand that you can still make it to the lower stage. Because with me, they can get an understanding of, ‘Oh, you used to train here, learn from here to this.’ Then you get all that concept.”

- Letsile Tebogo

𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲’ — 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

“Sports is the way of life. Without sports in my life, I don't even want to think what I'll be.

Because the neighborhood that I was growing in was very, very, very dangerous. So with sports, it has helped me very much.

It's a very, very big responsibility because kids are watching me. If we get the kids as young as they are and show them that this is the right path, they will all follow through.

And I have to make sure they know and understand that you can still make it to the lower stage. Because with me, they can get an understanding of, ‘Oh, you used to train here, learn from here to this.’ Then you get all that concept.”

- Letsile Tebogo

🇰🇪 FLORENCE CHEPSOL SHINES AGAIN! 🥇

After finishing third in the women’s 42km at the second edition of the Mau Conservation Marathon, 42-year-old Florence Chepsoi has now made Kenya proud at the World Athletics Masters Championships in South Korea.

🥇 Gold — 5000m W40
🥇 Gold — 8km Cross Country W40

Congratulations, Florence! 👏🎉🇰🇪

🇰🇪 FLORENCE CHEPSOL SHINES AGAIN! 🥇

After finishing third in the women’s 42km at the second edition of the Mau Conservation Marathon, 42-year-old Florence Chepsol has now made Kenya proud at the World Athletics Masters Championships in South Korea.

🥇 Gold — 5000m W40
🥇 Gold — 8km Cross Country W40

Congratulations, Florence! 👏🎉🇰🇪

WORLD MASTERS ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS 🇰🇷

Joyce Chepkirui won Silver in the 8km Cross Country – W50 at the World Masters Athletics Championships in South Korea. 🇰🇪👏

Congratulations, Joyce! 🏃🏿‍♀️💪

🇰🇪 FRANCIS BOWEN DOES IT AGAIN! 🏆

Francis Bowen continues his medal-winning run at the World Athletics Masters Championships, adding two more gold medals in South Korea.

🥇 5000m — M50
🥇 8km Cross Country — M50

Congratulations, Francis! 👏🏿🇰🇪