)
Coach Geoffrey Kimani has lauded Omanyala's younger brother, Isaac Omurwa, who has landed himself a rare opportunity just at the age of 19.
Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala’s coach Geoffrey Kimani has applauded the sprinter's younger brother Isaac Omurwa after his latest achievement just at the age of 19.
The youngster has received his first call-up to the national team as a senior athlete and Omanyala’s coach, who also coaches Omurwa, could not keep his cool.
)
16:47 - 15.03.2024
ATHLETICS The millions up for grabs for top 12 finishers at New York City Half Marathon
Race organisers have announced the millions set aside for top 12 finishers at the New York City Half Marathon coming up this Sunday.
He shared the congratulatory message with Omurwa on his X (Twitter) handle, saying: “Outstanding! ...you earned it, have fun, and enjoy the maiden senior call-up!”
Follow the Pulse Sports Kenya WhatsApp Channel for more news.
Omurwa has received a call-up to join the national team camp for the 4x100m relay team by the National Olympic Committee of Kenya, something he does not take for granted.
)
16:32 - 16.03.2024
ATHLETICS Zablon Ekwam frustrated with neglect from government after shattering African record
Zablon Ekwam has expressed his anger after the African record they shattered at the World Indoor Championships received no recognition from the government.
He shared the great news on his social media, explaining how his brother Omanyala and the coach have been vital cogs in his success.
"Wearing my national colors again but in another stage. SENIOR STAGE. To me, that is a step and a great improvement. Much appreciation to my coach @GeoffKimani and bro @Ferdiomanyala,” he shared.
)
14:09 - 15.03.2024
ATHLETICS Alarm as top Kenyan athletes fail to report to World Cross-country camp
Athletics Kenya is in a dilemma ahead of the World Cross-country Championships since top athletes are yet to report to the training camp that started on Sunday and are yet to communicate.
Omurwa also opened up on how his elder brother, the reigning Commonwealth Games 100m champion, has inspired him to go for everything he wants.
He has represented Team Kenya twice, at the junior level, competing at the East Africa Under-20 Athletics Championships and the African Under-20 Championships.
)
11:32 - 15.03.2024
ATHLETICS Ugandan duo out to torment Team Kenya at World Cross-country Championships
The Ugandan duo of Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have confirmed participation at the 2024 World Cross-country Championships, firing warning shots at Team Kenya.
In the East African showpiece, he won the 100m but faltered in the continental showpiece, finishing sixth in the 100m final and did not proceed to the final of the 200m.
“My brother has inspired me to do more and wearing these National colours means the world to me,” he added.
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
)