This year’s Kip Keino Classic is scheduled to begin at 10:00 AM on Friday, 12th May, know the 2023 schedule, entry list, events list, date
According to the official schedule, the Kip Keino Classic is held in Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium every year, and is named for Olympian Kipchoge Keino. The first edition was held in 2020 as a part of the new World Athletics Continental Tour.
Kip Keino Classic 2023 schedule, date, start time, entry list, events list, live stream telecast
The greatest Athletics event in East Africa is back for the 4th edition and it's absolutely free!!!
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2023 Kip Keino Classic schedule, date, venue, events, & list of participants
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the Olympic champion, will finally begin her campaign in the women’s 100m, while Sha’Carri Richardson aims to carry on her exceptional performance in the 200m following her Diamond League debut in Doha. Fraser-Pryce, a five-time 100-meter world champion and the 2023 Laureus Sportswoman of the Year, will take the starting line for the first time this year. The three-time Olympic champion is the favorite to retain her Kip Keino Classic 100-meter crown as she competes against American Olympians Twanisha Terry, Daniels Teahna, & sprint champion Maximilla Imali of Kenya.
The men’s 100-meter sprint, which features local favorite Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya, should be exciting as he attempts to retain his title against American rivals Kenneth Bednarek and Marvin Bracy. or the first time since August 2022, Olympic champion Filippo Tortu will compete. In addition to Aaron Brown, Kyree King, and Isaac Makwala, he is a star in the men’s 200-meter race.
Date | Time (EAT) | Event |
13-May | 10:00 | Long jump men |
10:05 | Shot put men | |
12:30 | Javelin throw men | |
14:00 | 10,000m men | |
14:12 | Hammer throw women | |
14:38 | 400m hurdles women | |
14:48 | 400m hurdles men | |
14:57 | 400m women | |
15:06 | 5000m women | |
15:30 | 400m men | |
15:40 | 5000m men | |
15:45 | High jump women | |
16:05 | 100m women | |
16:13 | 3000m SC men | |
16:26 | Hammer throw men | |
16:30 | 800m women | |
16:43 | 200m men | |
16:50 | 1500m men | |
17:02 | 3000m SC women | |
17:23 | 200m women | |
17:31 | 800m men | |
17:40 | 1500m women | |
17:54 | 100m men |
When And Where to Watch: live streaming & telecast
On SuperSport’s TV broadcast networks and live streaming services, viewers in Africa can watch all the action from the Kip Keino Classic live. Kenyans interested in athletics can follow the event on NTV.