Vivian Cheruiyot wins women's 5000m final during the National Olympics Trials on July 1,2016 at kipchoge Stadium, Eldoret.[PHOTO:DENNIS OKEYO/STANDARD] Kenya’s former world 5000m and 10000m champion ...

(Adds detail, quotes) By Nick Mulvenney BEIJING, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot won a thrilling last lap sprint to claim the women's 10,000 metres gold medal on Monday, capping her ...

Excitement swept through Kenya’s sporting scene following Vivian Cheruiyot’s honour on Monday as the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year. Cheruiyot won 5,000m and 10,000m titles at the World Championships ...

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana appeared certain to add the Olympic 5000m title to her 10,000m crown, but Vivian Cheruiyot had other ideas. ___5399335___https:_____static ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot won the Olympic women's 5,000 metres final on Friday, breaking the Games record to stun pre-race favourite Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia to take gold.

NAIROBI, Kenya, January 5, 2026 - Double Olympics and world champion Beatrice Chebet is set for a long absence of athletics as she pursues motherhood. In Get the latest local and international sports ...

A riveting competition ended with one-on-one clashes in both the men’s and women’s races, and with three Kenyans on the women’s podium. By Scott Cacciola Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya was well aware of ...

Devers did not formally request a trade, according to Breslow, though his reps indicated that a "fresh start" might be best. Strider underwent elbow surgery last year and made one start in April ...

Almaz Ayana was surprisingly denied a distance-running double at Rio 2016, as Kenya's Vivian Cheruiyot produced a storming finish to win the women's 5000m on Friday. Ayana made a stunning impact on ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Vivian Cheruiyot, Kenya's most decorated athlete, finally got her hands on an Olympic gold medal after winning the women's 5,000 meters on Friday by upsetting favorite Almaz ...