Every piece of action needed to be broadcast to the entire world. Alex Kiprotich wasn't spared either in the javelin at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 – Nairobi successfully hosted its first ever global one-day event at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, the Kip Keino Classic bringing an end to the World Athletics Continental Gold Tour.
The inaugural Continental Gold Tour had seven rounds, reduced from the initial 10 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya’s was to be staged in May, but had to be pushed after the virus shut down sports in the world.
And on Saturday, the action on the track and field and the color in the stands provided a spectacle for the athletics family, as a ray of light that finally, sports in the country was crawling back after six months in the coronavirus darkness.
Capital Sports provides a picturesque look at the events on Saturday.
Martin Sawe clears during the high jump event at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaAthletics is beautiful. Don’t we all agree? PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaThese ones got the social distancing and masking up memo. Fans follow action at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaThe miss clearly read the memo; Mask up. But the Mr might have missed that bit.. Oh yeah.. there’s the small issue of social distancing too. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaOne for the gram! The patriotic Kenya ensures his followers knew he was at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaThis fan knew the best way possible to enjoy action at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaAthletics Kenya chief starter Samson Katam blazes the gun at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaNicholas Kimeli enjoys a breather after steaming to victory in the 5.000m at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaMary Moraa drops to the tartan after digging herself out to clinch silver in the 400m at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaThe action was tough and intense at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaVictory is sweet! Action at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaMask up! World 5,000m champion Hellen Obiri entering the stage at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaSouped up Collins Omae smiles on before his 400m event at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaCamera biting action: every piece of turn and twist had to be captured on the lenses at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaTraditional drummers entertain the crowd at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaVanice Kerubo laces up before steaming to an easy victory in the 400m hurdles at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaNo running to and fro on the field to get the javelin. Mr Mini got us sorted fellas. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaI really wanna see you jump guys. I’ve heard a lot about you. The traditional dancers provided the entertainment at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaEvery beautiful action was captured at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond MakhayaBritish Sprinter Kristal Awuah all smiles after winning the 200m at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on October 3, 2020. PHOTO/Raymond Makhaya
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