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Tergat, Ndereba, Ramaala, Sekgodiso Named Inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon Ambassadors, Entries Open Soon

By Elias MakoriAfrica’s Marathon legends Paul Tergat, Catherine Ndereba of Kenya and South Africa’s Hendrick Ramaala have been named Ambassadors for Cape Town’s inaugural Nelson Mandela Marathon in Oc...

A Global Movement Begins: Nelson Mandela Marathon Global Running Series Unveiled

Cape Town, South AfricaThe Nelson Mandela Foundation and Belgian sports and events management company Golazo have joined forces to launch the Nelson Mandela Marathon, a new global running movement roo...

2:20:59! Visually Impaired Tigist Gezahagn’s Extraordinary Path To Vienna Marathon Glory

ViennaIt is highly likely that Tigist Gezahagn’s achievements are unprecedented: In Vienna the 26-year-old star became probably the first Paralympic champion to win one of the classic city marathons....

“Artemis II Moment” For New Marathon Sensation Sebastian Sawe With Jaw-dropping London Marathon Run

By Elias MakoriIn 2000, Ethiopian distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie predicted that a one-hour-58-minute marathon would be possible “soon.”In 2019, Kenya’s marathon G.O.A.T. Eliud Kipchoge pro...

His And Misses: My Two Cents On Historic, Inaugural Addis Ababa Grand Prix

By Haileegziabher AdhanomA massive shoutout to the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) President, Sileshi Sihin, and his leadership team for believing in and successfully delivering the inaugural Add...

Kuta Collections FC: Dream Deferred, Not Denied After Mozzart Bet Cup Exit Elias Makori April 19, 2026

By Pura Vida Sports Africa ReporterKuta Collection FC founder Augustine Kuta stood arms akimbo, crest-fallen after centre referee Teddy Asman blew the final whistle that sent Shabana FC through to the...

Hakuna Matata! Inseparable Kenya Twin Brothers Produce Unique Double Triumph In Istanbul

IstanbulA unique twin brothers’ triumph in a major international road race produced the unexpected highlight of the Türkiye Is Bankasi Istanbul Half Marathon: Kenya’s 27-year-old defending champion Al...

MMA legend Jon Jones Joins IBA Bare Knuckle Project As Global Ambassador

Lausanne, SwitzerlandOne of the most decorated athletes in combat sports history, Jon Jones, has officially partnered with the IBA Bare Knuckle project as its global ambassador. Jones is set to attend...

Pamoja Afcon 2027: Kuta Collection FC Defender Daniel Bichiok Earns South Sudan Call-Up

By Penina OgadaKuta Collection FC defender Daniel Bichiok has earned a call-up to the South Sudan seniornational football team ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations preliminary roundquali...

Sanlam Cape Town Marathon The First Stop On Eliud Kipchoge’s World Tour

Nijmegen, NetherlandsEliud Kipchoge has announced he will run in the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon in May, signaling the opening chapter of his “Eliud’s Running World” series of seven marathons acros...