[PHOTOS]: Kip Keino classic continental Gold tour kicks off

The action-packed event boasts top talents from Africa and other continents

In Summary

•Athletes will compete at Gold level earning both prize money and world ranking points

•The yearly tour was launched in 2020 and is taking shape to be a world-class event

Athletics enthusiasts at the Moi International Sports Centre ahead of the Kip Keino classics on May 13. 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Athletics enthusiasts at the Moi International Sports Centre ahead of the Kip Keino classics on May 13. 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA

The fourth edition of Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Gold Tour is currently kicked off in full gear at Moi Stadium, Kasarani.

Kenyans thronged the stadium in large numbers for the classics.

Athletes will compete at Gold level earning both prize money and world ranking points.

The yearly tour was launched in 2020 and is taking shape to be a world-class event.

The action-packed event boasts top talents from Africa and other continents giving athletes a chance to compete at an international level while reaching fans all over the world.

Heavy police presence outside Moi sports Centre Kasarani during the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Heavy police presence outside Moi sports Centre Kasarani during the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Police on Patrol outside Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani during the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Police on Patrol outside Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani during the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Jugglers entertain athletics fanatics as they make their way to the stadium for the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Jugglers entertain athletics fanatics as they make their way to the stadium for the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Students arrive at Kasarani stadium for the Kip Keino Classics on May 13. 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Students arrive at Kasarani stadium for the Kip Keino Classics on May 13. 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Athletics enthusiasts at the Moi International Sports Centre ahead of the Kip Keino classics on May 13. 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Athletics enthusiasts at the Moi International Sports Centre ahead of the Kip Keino classics on May 13. 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
A hawker sells flags at the entrance of Kasarani for athletics fanatics as they make their way for the Lip Keink classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
A hawker sells flags at the entrance of Kasarani for athletics fanatics as they make their way for the Lip Keink classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Kenyans in their numbers flock Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani for the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
Kenyans in their numbers flock Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani for the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
National Youth Service on guard at the entrance of the stadium during the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
National Youth Service on guard at the entrance of the stadium during the Kip Keino Classics on May 13, 2023/ CHARLENE MALWA
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