Kenya out to rule continental triathlon tourney
Kenya’s coast will once again turn into a stage of endurance and grit as the country hosts the seventh edition of the Africa Duathlon and Triathlon Cup...
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Kenya is hosting the seventh edition of the Africa Duathlon and Triathlon Cup this weekend in Kilifi, with athletes from 12 countries vying for crucial Olympic and World Championship ranking points. A 20-member Kenyan squad, led by captains Joseph Okal and Bernice Kariuki, is set to compete.
- The event, taking place over today and tomorrow, features athletes from countries including Japan, Germany, and Morocco.
- Men's captain Joseph Okal, who won gold at the 2024 Africa Duathlon Cup in Kasarani with a time of 1:02:01, emphasized the team's motivation and home advantage.
- Women's team captain Bernice Kariuki highlighted the importance of handling pressure and training in varied terrains for optimal performance.
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The Harambee Stars football team secured a 1-0 victory over Burundi in a 2026 World Cup Qualifiers match, with coach Benni McCarthy praising his team's resilience. This win moves Kenya to 12 points in Group F. Concurrently, Kenya is hosting the seventh edition of the Africa Duathlon and Triathlon Cup in Kilifi, where athletes from 12 countries are competing for Olympic and World Championship ranking points. A 20-member Kenyan squad, led by captains Joseph Okal and Bernice Kariuki, is set to compete. Additionally, Kenyan boxers are vowing to win the overall title at the upcoming Africa Zone Three Championships being held in Nairobi. The boxers aim to replicate their historic success from the 1987 All Africa Games.
