Category Archives: Sports and Recreation

Makau Clinches Back World Marathon Title For Kenya

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

Kenya’s own Patrick Makau yesterday ventured where few, since 2008, have dared to tread by clinching the world men’s marathon title and with it, the new world record since held by Ethiopia’s Haile Gebreselassie who dropped out due to a … Continue reading →

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Carl Tundo Wins 59th KCB Safari Rally

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

The KCB Safari Rally is rated ‘The World’s Toughest Rally’. But no race has echoed this statement more strongly than the 2011 series that resulted in star-studded drivers bowing out of the race long before the end of the race … Continue reading →

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A Visit To The Cradle of Kenyan Athletics is Worth a Try

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

Just a few kilometres from Eldoret town is the Kipchoge Keino High performance Training camp considered by many to be the Mecca of athletics. It is located on a farm owned by legendary Kenyan track star Kipchoge Keino and is … Continue reading →

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Another World Marathon Record Under Threat

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

Kenyan Geoffrey Mutai has won the 115th edition of the 2011 Boston Marathon ahead of compatriot Moses Mosop with a world record breaking time of 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 2 seconds – the fastest anyone has ever run. Mutai … Continue reading →

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Harambee Stars: The Journey To the Africa Cup of Nations Begins

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

Harambee Stars have bounced back into contention for a place in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers after beating Angola’s Palancas Negras 2-1 on Saturday 26th March. The win came at a cost though because Kenyan and Inter Milan’s … Continue reading →

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Kenya All-Set For The Punta Umbria 2011 World Cross Country Championships

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

This Sunday 20th will usher in the 39th edition of the iaaf world cross country championships which take place in Punta Umbria, Spain. A sum of us$ 280,000 in prize money will be paid by the iaaf for the two … Continue reading →

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KCB Bankika Rally Promises Total Excitement This Sunday

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Enchanted Landscapes Traveller

This Sunday (20th) all roads will be leading to Athi River in the outskirts of Nairobi city when the 3rd edition of the Kenya Motor Sports Club (KMSC) organised KCB Bankika Rally kicks-off. This year’s rally has attracted 52 drivers … Continue reading →

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