Athletics
Fraser-Pryce and Richardson to Headline Kip Keino Classic Sprint Event
The Kip Keino classic, set to take place on May 13 at Moi International Stadium, Kasarani, is set to feature a star-studded lineup.
Among the athletes who will compete is Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, who will face off against American Sha’Carri Richardson.
Fraser-Pryce is a decorated athlete with a record of five Diamond League wins in the 100m and five gold medals in the World Championships. Richardson, on the other hand, recently set a new Diamond League record with a time of 10.76 seconds. Local athlete Ferdinand Omanyala, who holds the African 100m record, will also compete.
The event will also feature Olympic bronze medallist Yaroslava Mahuchikh from Ukraine in the women’s high jump, as well as two-time African 400m champion Isaac Makwala.
A total of 272 athletes, including 204 international athletes, will participate in the Challenge Tour event, giving them an opportunity to qualify for the World Championships in Budapest this summer.