Mary Milanoi

Mary Milanoi

Sports Writer

19 Articles

Favorite Sport

Football

Favorite Position

Striker

Favorite EPL Team

Arsenal

Favorite Sporting Memory

Live La Liga match pitting Barcelona and Las Palmas

Favorite Sports Documentary

The Invincibles

Mary Milanoi is a young Kenyan sports journalist known for her insightful reporting and passionate storytelling.

Her work is characterized by her ability to connect with sportspersons and bring their stories to life, capturing the human element behind the competition.

Latest Articles by Mary Milanoi

ATHLETICS-DIAMOND-MON

Olympics

Exclusive: Ferdinand Omanyala and Co. Deliver 4x100m Breakthrough as Kenya Qualifies for Worlds

Kenyan track and field fans celebrate historic national men’s 4x100m team qualification to 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Star performance breaks 42-year drought, led by talented athletes Omanyala, Mweresa, Baabu, and Onyango. Jamaica faces disqualification after back-to-back mishaps. Excitement and anticipation build as athletes prepare for the upcoming global showpiece.

Mary Milanoi

2025-05-14

Olympics Day 12 - Athletics

Olympics

Exclusive: Janeth Jepkosgei Reveals How a Chance Meeting Unearthed 800m Star Emmanuel Wanyonyi

After a competitive athletics career, 800m icon Janeth Jepkosgei shifted her focus to mentorship and established a training camp for junior athletes. One of her mentees, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, rose to become the world's fastest man over 800m, winning Olympic gold and transforming his family's lives.

Mary Milanoi

2025-04-27

Athletics - Olympics: Day 10

Olympics

Exclusive: David Rudisha on the 800m Record Chase and Marco Arop’s Half-Marathon Move

The men's 800m event in 2024 redefined middle-distance running with athletes inching closer to Rudisha's 1:40.91 record. Young stars like Wanyonyi lead the chase, while others like Arop impress in unexpected races. Rudisha reflects on the impact of lucrative races and believes Wanyonyi has what it takes to break his record, leaving a lasting legacy in the sport despite personal setbacks.

Mary Milanoi

2025-03-06

Day 8 - World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023

Olympics

Exclusive: Olympic Champion Faith Kipyegon Targets Sixth Diamond League Title Amid 10,000m Speculation

Faith Kipyegon, triple Olympic gold medalist, will launch her 2025 Diamond League season in Xiamen, China. After a stellar 2024, including record-breaking performances, she aims for a historic sixth Diamond League title. Kipyegon reflects on her accomplishments, switching to longer races, and pays tribute to late runner Agnes Tirop.

Mary Milanoi

2025-02-25

128th Boston Marathon

Olympics

Exclusive: Hellen Obiri Eyes Historic Boston Marathon Three-Peat

Kenyan legend Hellen Obiri aims to make history at the 2025 Boston Marathon as a potential three-time champion. Despite training in both the US and Kenya, she faces strong competition and high expectations as the defending champion. Her ultimate goal is to secure a spot in Team Kenya for the World Championships in Tokyo.

Mary Milanoi

2025-02-02

Exclusive: Kenya’s Shujaa Ready to Take on The Global Stage After a Year-Long Absence

Rugby

Exclusive: Kenya’s Shujaa Ready to Take on The Global Stage After a Year-Long Absence

Kenya's Shujaa are back in the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series after a year-long absence. They earned promotion by defeating Germany. The team faces tough competition in Pool A at the Dubai 7s. Coaches and players are confident and ready to make a mark in the upcoming series.

Mary Milanoi

2024-11-29

Mary Milanoi

Mary Milanoi is a young Kenyan sports journalist known for her insightful reporting and passionate storytelling.

Her work is characterized by her ability to connect with sportspersons and bring their stories to life, capturing the human element behind the competition.

In addition to her reporting, Milanoi is a strong advocate for women's participation in sports, encouraging young girls to pursue their sporting careers.

Aside from sports, she has a taste for art, music, and fashion.