Kenyan athletics stars are poised for another year of glory in 2026, building on their impressive performances in 2025. Several world champions and record holders have set their sights on major competitions, including the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship and the Diamond League series.

• Faith Kipyegon, three-time Olympic champion in 1500m, will target the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest.
• Lilian Odira became the 800m world champion and broke a 42-year-old world record with a time of 1:52.62 at the Tokyo World Championships.
• Agnes Ngetich, 10km world record holder, will lead Kenya's defense at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida.
• Hellen Obiri won the 2025 New York City Marathon, setting a new course record of 2:19:51.
• Emmanuel Wanyonyi, 800m world champion, is expected to continue his dominance after being named male track athlete of the year by World Athletics.