News Archive: Bethwel Birgen

Dina and Bethwel hit the ground running

31st January 2021
31st January 2021 – There is no doubting it has been a long period of uncertainly for athletes but both Dina Asher-Smith (GBR) and Bethwel Birgen (KEN) showed what sustained motivation, discipline and hard work can achieve. At the first leg of the World Athletics… Read More →

Ciara and Bethwel march on

15th February 2020
15th February 2020 – Ciara Mageean (IRL) and Bethwel Birgen (KEN) both continued their excellent indoor form with victories in their latest races. Firstly, Ciara delighted the home crowd at the AIT International in Athlone with a dominant display over 3000m.  Taking the lead once… Read More →

Olympics No. 5 for Vivian

31st January 2020
31st January 2020 – Reigning Olympic 5,000m champion Vivian Cheruiyot (KEN) has been selected for her fifth Olympic Games. However, she will not be defending her title as on this occasion she will be contesting the marathon. Named among a very strong Kenyan team at… Read More →

Bethwel back on the boards

25th January 2020
25th January 2020 – 2018 World Indoor bronze medallist Bethwel Birgen (KEN) started a new indoor season with victory at the first World Athletics Tour event in Boston. Bethwel and Kenyan compatriot Edward Cheserek built a healthy lead over the rest of the field early… Read More →

Diamond Dina in Brussels

6th September 2019
6th September 2019 – Dina Asher-Smith (GBR) gave herself the perfect send off to the IAAF World Championships later this month with victory at the final Diamond League event in Brussels. Racing over 100m where the athletes had earned the opportunity to run by accumulating… Read More →

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