Sabastian Sawe Shatters Marathon Barrier with Historic Sub-2-Hour London Run

Jamaica's Shericka Jackson and Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi are set to headline formidable fields at the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Lausanne, Athletissima, on August 21, 2026. This event marks a pivotal moment as the Diamond League season approaches its decisive final stretch.

Kenyan athletics star Beatrice Chebet and her husband, Peter Bii, have announced the arrival of their firstborn child, a baby boy, marking a significant personal milestone for the Olympic and World Champion. The joyous news comes as Chebet takes a planned break from competition for the 2026 season.

Kenya commenced its campaign at the 2026 World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, with a formidable performance, securing three medals on the opening day. The nation claimed gold and silver in the men's 5000m, alongside a bronze in the women's 5000m.