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There was no stopping Kenya’s middle-distance powerhouse Abel Kipsang at the 2025 Absa Kip Keino Classic, as he stormed to victory in the men’s 1500m with a commanding time of 3:35.09, leading a Kenyan 1-2-3 finish on home soil.
There was no stopping Kenya’s middle-distance powerhouse Abel Kipsang at the 2025 Absa Kip Keino Classic, as he stormed to victory in the men’s 1500m with a commanding time of 3:35.09, leading a Kenyan 1-2-3 finish on home soil.
Kipsang, the 2021 Olympic finalist, held off a strong challenge from Mathew Kipchumba Kipsang, who ran a personal best of 3:35.87 to secure second place. Vincent Kibet Keter, the 2021 World U20 champion, completed the all-Kenyan podium with 3:37.59.
Veteran Charles Simotwo came in fourth at 3:37.75, making it four Kenyans in the top five.
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15:20 - 31.05.2025
Kip Keino Classic: Mercy Oketch Smashes Mary Moraa's Record to Fire Strong Warning to Track Rivals
Young Kenyan sprinter Mercy Oketch broke Mary Moraa’s 400m national record as she stormed to victory at Kip Keino Classic.
Ethiopia’s Sendel Musa, just 19 years old, impressed with a personal best of 3:39.34, finishing fifth ahead of another rising Kenyan talent, Duncan Waweru (3:39.96 PB).
Kenya’s young stars continued to shine, with Justice Kipkoech Byegon (3:42.78 PB) and Anthony Kibet (3:43.78 PB) placing seventh and eighth respectively.
The performance was a showcase of Kenya’s depth in the 1500m, underlining their dominance even as young Ethiopian and Ugandan prospects showed flashes of potential. American-based Kenyan Jonah Koech, who was expected to feature, instead ran at the 800 meters, which he won.
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10:00 - 30.05.2025
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With five Kenyans clocking under 3:40 and several setting personal bests, the message from Nairobi was loud and clear—Kenya’s middle-distance legacy is alive and well.
Ethiopia’s Hawi Abera delivered a sensational performance at the 2025 ABSA Kip Keino Classic, storming to victory in the women’s 1500m and silencing the Kenyan home crowd with a winning time of 4:06.52.
Abera outkicked Kenya’s Purity Chepkirui, who crossed the line in 4:06.97, just 0.45 seconds behind the Ethiopian rising star. Abera’s compatriot Ksanet Alem secured third place with a season-best of 4:07.15, ensuring a strong Ethiopian presence on the podium.
Kenya’s Faith Chebet finished fifth in 4:13.25, while Mary Nyaboke Ogwoka, despite clocking a personal best of 4:15.90, settled for seventh. Uganda’s Knight Aciru also posted a season-best 4:13.43 to finish sixth.
15:20 - 31.05.2025
Kip Keino Classic: Mercy Oketch Smashes Mary Moraa's Record to Fire Strong Warning to Track Rivals
Young Kenyan sprinter Mercy Oketch broke Mary Moraa’s 400m national record as she stormed to victory at Kip Keino Classic.
Abera’s triumph highlighted Ethiopia’s dominance in middle-distance running, as fellow Ethiopians Axumawit Embaye and Birtukan Degu placed fourth and eighth respectively. Embaye clocked 4:08.04, while Degu finished in 4:16.83.
Despite spirited efforts from the Kenyan athletes, Abera’s composure and finishing speed proved too much to handle in front of a passionate Nairobi crowd. Her victory adds to Ethiopia’s growing list of emerging talents ready to challenge the East African distance running hierarchy.
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