Kenya's elite athletes in the race for 2025 SOYA awards top honours
The final shortlist for the 2025 SOYA Sportswoman and man of the Year features a prestigious lineup of elite athletes who dominated the international stage...
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Kenya's top athletes have been shortlisted for the 2025 SOYA Awards, with an impressive lineup of medalists and record-breakers vying for the top honours.
- The Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year awards will be presented at a gala night held at Uhuru Gardens.
- Notable nominees include fencer Alexandra Ndolo, runners Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon, Faith Cherotich, and Lilian Odira for the women's award.
- The men's category features basketball player Albert Odero, striker Ryan Ogam, golfer Njoroge Kibugu, marathoner Sebastian Sawe, and middle-distance runner Emmanuel Wanyonyi.
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