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Mukasakindi competing in a local event last year.

Tracing the journey of Mukasakindi as an athlete  

Friday, June 16, 2017
The 22-year-old Muhitira will be using the race as part of preparations in his bid to qualify for the IAAF World Championships.

Muhitira seeks to defend Bugesera 20km race title

Sunday, June 11, 2017
Salome Nyirarukundo raises her arms in the air in celebration after winning the gold medal in women half marathon at Amahoro National Stadium on Sunday. (Sam Ngendahimana)

Nyirarukundo on why Rwanda has lagged behind in athletics

Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Salome Nyirarukundo celebrates on the podium. The 20-year old beat Sheilla Chesang from Kenya to win Gold in the Women's half marathon yesterday. S. Ngendahimana

Nyirarukundo in historic Peace Marathon triumph

Sunday, May 21, 2017
Salome Nyirarukundo (at the front) claimed silver medal in the women half marathon last year but believes this is her year to win gold. S. Ngendahimana

Nyirarukundo out to end Kigali International Peace Marathon jinx

Sunday, May 21, 2017
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What’s on this weekend?

Thursday, May 18, 2017
Jean Baptiste Ruvubi waves to the cheering crowd as he crosses the finish line at the 2015 Kigali Peace Marathon to finish second in the men's full marathon. (File)

Disi tips local athletes to end Kenyan dominance

Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The 20-year-old Jean Marie Vianney Myasiro will be Rwanda's medal hope in the men's half marathon on Sunday. (Sam Ngendahimana)

Myasiro gears up for Kigali International Peace Marathon

Tuesday, May 16, 2017
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Running the distance

Friday, May 12, 2017
Nyirarukundo (R), who was Rwanda's only podium finisher in last year's edition, is keen to become the first Rwandan athelete to win the annual event. (S. Ngendahimana)

Peace Marathon: Nyirarukundo vows to end decade-long jinx

Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Nyirarukundo (R) poses with Kenya's 2016 Rio Olympic Games marathon gold medalist Eliud Kipchoge Kaptag at a training camp in Eldoret, Kenya. (Courtesy)

Nyirarukundo eyes medal at IAAF World Championships

Thursday, April 06, 2017
Nyirarukundo awaits her gold medal after winning this yearu2019s Berkane International Half Marathon in Morocco on Sunday. Courtesy.

Half marathon: Nyirarukundo strikes gold, sets new record

Monday, April 03, 2017