[PHOTOS] How it went down at Kip Keino Classic

Atleast 230 athletes from across the globe joined Kenya's athletes at Kasarani

In Summary

•Atleast 230 athletes from across the globe joined  Kenya's athletes at Kasarani 

•The event took place at Kasarani Stadium was opened to the public. 

A fan donning the Kenyan flag attire during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
A fan donning the Kenyan flag attire during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA

World leads were set, meeting records while some major upsets happened at the Kip Keino Classic on  Saturday.

The event took place at Kasarani Stadium was opened to the public. 

President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga were among Kenyan leaders who graced the event.

 

Youth Affairs, Arts, and Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba had urged all Kenyans to attend the fourth edition of Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Gold Tour. 

Atleast 230 athletes from across the globe joined  Kenya's athletes at Kasarani 

Julius Yego sets his javelin ready for throw during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Julius Yego sets his javelin ready for throw during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Janata Chemusto runs to victory in her final lap of the women's 1500m race during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Janata Chemusto runs to victory in her final lap of the women's 1500m race during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Men participants of the 10,000Km run during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Men participants of the 10,000Km run during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
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Wyclif Kinyamal pats his running mate Emmanuel Wanyonyi who emerged victorius during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Wyclif Kinyamal pats his running mate Emmanuel Wanyonyi who emerged victorius during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Children hold up a Kenyan flag as they watch happenings during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Children hold up a Kenyan flag as they watch happenings during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Daniel Simiyu winner of the 10, 000m run hails at spectators during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Daniel Simiyu winner of the 10, 000m run hails at spectators during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Ethiopian Lomi Muleta during the women's steeplechase during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Ethiopian Lomi Muleta during the women's steeplechase during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Women on track for the 800m race during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Women on track for the 800m race during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
Wyclif Kinyamal pats his running mate Emmanuel Wanyonyi who emerged victorius during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Wyclif Kinyamal pats his running mate Emmanuel Wanyonyi who emerged victorius during the Kip Keino Classics at Moi sports centre Kasarani on May 13, 2023.
Image: CHARLENE MALWA
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