The 2026 Absa Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi produced a thrilling night of world-class athletics as Olympic champions Camryn Rogers, Gabby Thomas and Rumesh Pathirage shattered meeting records at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event. Rogers broke the women’s hammer record with an outstanding 80.03m throw, Thomas completed a sprint double with a world-leading 21.89 in the 200m, while Pathirage set a new javelin mark of 89.28m. Kenya’s Ferdinand Omanyala and Emmanuel Wanyonyi also delighted the home crowd with impressive victories, making the 2026 Kip Keino Classic one of the most memorable editions in the history of the Nairobi meet.
