Odira, Omanyala vow to shine in first-ever Kip Keino classic under floodlights
Iyanii of ‘Donjo Maber’ fame are among artistes set to keep fans and revelers on their feet during the global athletics showdown in Nairobi on Friday...
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The Absa Kip Keino Classic is set for its seventh edition at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, marking the first time it will be held under floodlights with wave light technology.
- Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala aims to defend his men's 100m title, vowing to "bring the speed."
- Triple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas of the USA is expected to compete in the women's 100m.
- Olympic champion Lilian Odira is ready to impress in the women's 800m, while Canadian hammer throwers Ethan Katzberg and Camryn Rogers are expected to dominate their event.
- Admission to the event is free, with Ian Oure headlining musical entertainment.
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Omanyala and Thomas headline Kip Keino Classic - April 2026
The Absa Kip Keino Classic returns for its seventh edition at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, marking the first time it will be held under floodlights with Wavelight technology. South African sprinter Zakithi Nene is confident he will defend his 400m title at the event, which is Africa's sole World Athletics Continental Tour gold-level meet. Canadian Olympic and two-time world champion Camryn Rogers is also in Nairobi to defend her title. Meanwhile, Kenyan stars Ferdinand Odira and Ferdinand Omanyala have vowed to shine in their first-ever Kip Keino Classic under floodlights.
