The sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour is scheduled for May 31, 2025, at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. Named after legendary Kenyan athlete Kipchoge Keino, the event continues to establish itself as one of the premier one-day athletics meets globally.
Event Highlights
The Kip Keino Classic is part of the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Gold series, offering athletes a platform to compete at the highest level while earning both world ranking points and prize money. Since its inception in 2020, the tour has grown into a world-class event, attracting elite talent from across the globe.
The 2025 edition promises to uphold its reputation as a top-ranking meet, featuring athletes from Africa and beyond. Fans can expect action-packed performances and an electrifying atmosphere as international stars showcase their skills on Kenyan soil.
Renowned Athletes from Previous Editions
The Kip Keino Classic has hosted several global athletics icons, including: Sha’Carri Richardson (USA): Current 100m world champion.Noah Lyles (USA): Current 100m world champion.Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (Jamaica): Olympic and world champion in the 100m.Letsile Tebogo (Botswana): Current 200m Olympic champion.Yaroslava Mahuchikh (Ukraine): High jump Olympic and world champion.
These athletes have graced the event, adding prestige and setting a high competitive standard for future editions.
Athletics Kenya’s Ambitious Goal
Following five successful editions, Athletics Kenya has formally requested an upgrade of the Kip Keino Classic to Diamond League status. If granted, this upgrade would make it only the second Diamond League meet in Africa, alongside the Rabat leg in Morocco. Such recognition would further cement Kenya’s position as a global athletics hub.
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