Kenya’s representatives at the African Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon have made the country proud by collecting a total of 19 medals.

Kenya’s athletes displayed unparalleled prowess, successfully defending their title as the “Athletics Kings of Africa.”

History making Julius Yego earned his fifth continental javelin title at the final day of Africa Championships with Kenya.

Yego, the 2015 World Champion, led the charge by winning his fifth African javelin title with a throw of 80.24 meters, reaffirming his status Africa’s javelin king.

Meanwhile, the men’s 4x400m relay team, comprising David Sanayiek, Kelvin Kipkorir, Zablon Ekwam, and Boniface Mweresa, took home the silver medal, finishing just behind Botswana. Zambia claimed the bronze, rounding out a fiercely competitive race.

In the women’s 1500m final, Caroline Nyaga delivered a strong finish to secure the silver medal, adding to Kenya’s impressive medal tally. In the men’s 1500m final, Brian Komen took gold and Boaz Kiprugut secured bronze, showcasing Kenya’s continued dominance in middle-distance events.

Leah Jeruto persevered through the rain to win bronze in the women’s 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:36.33. Uganda’s Loise Chepkemoi clinched gold, while Ethiopia’s Alemnat Wale took silver, underscoring the strong competition from East African neighbors.

Kenya excelled in the women’s 800m, with Sarah Moraa winning gold and Lilian Odira securing silver. The 10,000m race was dominated by Ethiopia, with Nibret Melak and Gemechu Dida taking gold and silver, respectively. Roncer Kipkorir Konga finished third, followed by Joseph Kiptum and Francis Abong in the top five.

The team had previously won the overall title in 2022 in Mauritius, and this year, they did not disappoint. With 10 gold, 5 silver, and 8 bronze medals, the Kenyan contingent once again topped the medal table.

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