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The successes of elite Kenyan athletes should not distract from the ways ordinary Kenyans are using it to make meaning for themselves.

Kipruto denies the charges and his agency explains that there may be other factors, such as training load, travel and alcohol consumption, causing his irregular blood values

The tarnished reputation of Kenyan distance running has taken a further blow after Rhonex Kipruto, the world-record holder for 10km on the road, was suspended for suspected doping offences.

The 2019 10,000 bronze medallist was bused for an ABP violation. His agent Davor Savija has some fanatastic quotes in this piece. "It is difficult and unfortunate for me to say that I find myself in a situation where my heart is broken," said Kipruto's manager Davor Savija in an e-mail.  : "The heartbreak is caused by the fact that I find all of the possible outcomes of this situation leading to a major loss. If Rhonex is lying --which I do not believe is the case-- that is ...

Iten, a small town in the Great Rift Valley, became the long-distance-running capital of the world. Then, within a span of six months, two élite athletes were found dead.

WATERFORD CITY & TRAMORE IT’S with deep and sad regret that we place on record the following deaths of Waterford people. May they Rest in Peace.

The death has occurred of Colm O’Connell of Newtown, Waterford February 27, 2023. Colm was the former managing director of Waterford Crystal.

Niamh O’Sullivan has excelled for the Royals over the past few seasons.

St Josephs & Leitrim player looking to raise €10,000 as one of 50 GAA players taking part in Warriors for Humanity Plant the Planet games in Kenya in ...

CLONMEL TUESDAY: Blackbow far too strong 2022-03-25