Day: June 1, 2025
Amalie Iuel won 400m hurdles at Kip Keino Classic with a new meeting record
Amalie Iuel (Norway) nearly stumbled in the final meters of the women’s 400m hurdles at the Kip Keino Classic, but recovered to win in 54.80 sec, improving her own meeting record by 0.09 sec and winning the gold. She finished comfortably ahead of Kristiina Halonen of Finland (55.32 sec). Eileen Demes (Germany) earned the bronze,
Zakithi Nene won 400m gold at Kip Keino Classic with sub-44-second
Three weeks after leading South Africa to victory in the 4x400m relay at the World Relays, Zakithi Nene achieved another remarkable feat at the Kip Keino Classic. He won the men’s 400m in Nairobi in a season-high world time of 43.74 sec. The race saw six meeting records and two world-leading times for the season.