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Kenya Shines in Valencia as Korir and Jepkosgei Deliver Record-Breaking Marathon Wins

Kenya delivered a dominant performance at the 45th Valencia Marathon on Sunday, sweeping both the men's and women’s titles in one of the world’s fastest road races. John Korir powered…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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South Africa’s “Snowbok” Matt Smith Makes Historic Leap to 2026 Winter Olympics

South African athlete Matt Smith is set to break new ground as the country’s first cross-country skier to compete at the Winter Olympics in more than 10 years, an unlikely…

Africa News Now November 18, 2025

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Two East Africans Win 47th Istanbul Marathon

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra emerged victorious at the 47th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday, continuing East Africa’s dominance in long-distance running. Kilimo clocked 2:10:12 to win the…

Africa News Now November 3, 2025

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Tanzania’s Alphonce Simbu Wins Historic Marathon Gold

Tanzania’s Alphonce Felix Simbu made history in Tokyo with a breathtaking victory in the men’s marathon at the 2025 World Athletics Championships, edging out Germany’s Amanal Petros by just 0.03…

Africa News Now September 15, 2025

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Kim Le Court Becomes First African to Win Tour de France Femmes Stage, Retakes Yellow Jersey

Mauritian cyclist Kim Le Court-Pienaar made history on Wednesday by becoming the first African rider to win a stage at the Tour de France Femmes, crossing the finish line first…

Africa News Now July 31, 2025

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Tunisia’s Ahmed Jaouadi Wins 800m Freestyle World Title with Third-Fastest Time in History

Tunisia’s rising star Ahmed Jaouadi claimed his first major international title on Wednesday, dominating the men’s 800m freestyle final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. The 20-year-old swimmer surged…

Africa News Now July 30, 2025

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Kenya’s Sawe Dominates London Marathon as Ethiopia’s Assefa Sets Women-Only Record

In a commanding performance under unusually warm conditions, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe claimed victory at the 2025 London Marathon, winning his first major marathon with a solo breakaway in the final…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo Sets New Men’s Half-Marathon World Record in Barcelona

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday by breaking the men’s half-marathon world record in Barcelona, becoming the first runner to complete the distance in under 57 minutes. The 24-year-old…

Africa News Now February 17, 2025