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Berlin Marathon 2026: Assefa Chases History as African Runners Target Another Sweep

  • September 28, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka The 2026 Berlin Marathon arrives on 27 September with African distance runners once again poised to dominate both races and one athlete stands on the brink of history. Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa headlines the women’s field, returning to the course where she delivered a stunning 2:11:53 world record in 2023. The former world-record […]

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Lewa Safari Marathon Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation and Community Impact

  • March 13, 2025
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By Eddah Waithaka The Lewa Safari Marathon, one of the world’s most iconic conservation-focused sporting events, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, continuing its legacy as a driving force for wildlife protection and community development across Kenya and beyond. Organized by international conservation organization Tusk and Kenya’s Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, the marathon has raised over […]

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