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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
May 19, 2026
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Kenyans now shift focus to Commonwealth Games after shining at Africa meet in Accra
After an overall second place in the continent at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, Kenyan stars have firmly set their sights on the Commonwealth Games in July...
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Following a strong second-place finish at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana, Kenyan athletes are now setting their sights on the upcoming Commonwealth Games in July.
- Kenya secured a total of 17 medals, including five gold, five silver, and seven bronze, placing them second overall behind South Africa.
- Notable gold medal wins included a 1-2 finish in the women's 3,000m steeplechase by Diana Chepkemoi and Mercy Chepngeno, and a dominant performance by veteran javelin thrower Julius Yego, who clinched his sixth African title with a throw of 79.87m.
- While individual successes were celebrated, the focus has already shifted to the Commonwealth Games, with athletes like Diana Chepkemoi confirming it as their next major assignment, and some, like Julius Yego, looking towards future events such as the World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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