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The Absa Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour promises thrilling performances as top Kenyan sprinters eye fast times at a new venue.
Kenyan sprinter Boniface Mweresa has boldly predicted that this Saturday’s Absa Kip Keino Classic will produce some of the fastest sprint times ever recorded in the country, thanks to the favorable conditions at the newly certified Ulinzi Sports Complex.
Mweresa, a seasoned 31-year-old athlete and the 2023 national 200m champion, believes the track's unique climate and layout offer a significant competitive edge over other Kenyan venues such as Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani, and the Nyayo National Stadium.
"Ulinzi Complex is never windy in the afternoon and is always warmer compared to the morning period that is chilly. That presents a good recipe for fast times," said Mweresa during a live appearance on NTV’s popular sports show SportOn! hosted by Bernard Ndong and James Wokabi.
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Venue’s Conditions Set for Speed
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Mweresa noted that warmer and wind-free afternoons at the Ulinzi Sports Complex provide an ideal setting for sprinters to hit peak performance levels. He also forecast that more than five athletes could clock World Championships qualifying times during the meet.
The 2025 World Athletics Championships will take place from September 13 to 21 in Tokyo, Japan. So far, only Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has met the qualifying standard in the men’s 100m, clocking 9.88 seconds last year—well under the required 10.00 seconds.
However, sprinter Mark Otieno is also in contention for a spot via his favorable world ranking, provided he maintains or improves his performance.
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Mweresa (ranked 62nd), Kevin Kipkorir (76th), and Samuel Toili (136th) are aiming for qualification in the 400m via world rankings, while USA-based Damaris Mutunga (68th) is currently the only ranked Kenyan woman in the 400m.
Relay Hopes and Track Certification
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Kenya's relay ambitions are already on solid ground, with the men’s 4x100m, 4x400m, and the 4x400m mixed relay teams having booked their spots at the World Championships following qualification at the World Athletics Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China.
“We are happy that World Athletics have certified Ulinzi Complex,” said Mweresa.
He also expressed confidence that the men’s 400m competitors will rise to the occasion and directly qualify for Tokyo.
“Several of us in the 400m will make it to Tokyo so as to avoid the calculations by attaining the qualifying standards of 44.85 seconds,” he said.
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18:30 - 23.05.2025
Kenya Eyes 2029 World Championships as Confidence Grows from Kip Keino Classic Success
Kenyan athletics officials believe the success of the Kip Keino Classic has strengthened the country’s bid to host the 2029 World Championships.
Kip Keino Classic Competition Director Kennedy Tanui revealed that certifying the Ulinzi Sports Complex was no small feat.
Nyayo Stadium, the original venue, was ruled out due to renovations, leaving the organizers with two options: Ulinzi or Nakuru's Afraha Stadium.
Tanui explained that several technical adjustments were required by World Athletics, all of which have been addressed in time for Saturday’s meet.
“The javelin runaway has been adjusted from 32m to 36m even though 35m is the standard measurement,” said Tanui.
He also confirmed that the perimeter fence was moved farther from the tartan track and that the shot put arch and hammer cage were newly constructed.
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12:35 - 23.05.2025
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“We have just presented our last survey as required to World Athletics and all is well,” Tanui concluded confidently.
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