Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda were to jointly host the Championship from February.
MoreSpeaking during the African Union Extraordinary Summit on the Post-Malabo Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) held in Kampala, Uganda, he explained that these measures were the surest path to uplifting livelihoods, safeguarding the environment, and fulfilling the fundamental obligation
MoreIt was the first time that both winners retained their titles in Elgoibar.
MoreBekele is one of the fastest men in history on the track, with his PBs for 3000m (7:25.48) and 5000m (12:42.70) placing him inside the top 10 on the all-time lists for those disciplines.
MoreLast week, Chebet set an impressive world 5km record in Barcelona thanks to a 13:54 performance while Aregawi took the top spot at the San Silvestre Vallecana, setting a course record of 26:32 over a slightly downhill 10km circuit.
MoreWhile Aregawi and Uganda’s two-time world cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo crossed the finish line together without fighting for the win, Garcia became a surprise victor as she clearly defeated Kenya’s world marathon record-holder Ruth Chepngetich.
MoreFour World Athletics Series events take place this year, kicking off with the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing in March.
MoreThe 31-year-old won the women’s out-of-stadium category before being named as Women’s World Athlete of the Year.
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