Nene upbeat about defending 400m title at Kip Keino Classic
South African sprint sensation Zakithi Nene is out to defend his throne in the Kip Keino Classic on Friday...
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South African sprinter Zakithi Nene is confident he will defend his 400m title at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on Friday.
- Nene arrived in Kenya feeling strong after recovering from kidney issues.
- He faces tough competition from Olympic bronze medalist Muzala Samukonga and World Indoor 4x400m relay champion Brian Faust.
- Nene expressed his appreciation for Kenyan fans and aims to win to prepare for upcoming events including the Commonwealth Games.
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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.
