90 students qualify for Open Lanes Grand Finale at Nyayo Stadium
18 teams from across six universities are set to compete at the Grand Finale of the varsity competition, Open Lanes after securing their spot through the knockout phase this past week. The finals will take place this Saturday 3rd October at Nyayo Stadium. The qualification follows a series of knockout competitions held at Riara University, [...] The post 90 students qualify for Open Lanes Grand…
This summer, 90 students have earned the opportunity to compete in the grand finale of Open Lanes, a varsity track and field competition, at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. The final will take place on October 3rd and follows a series of knockout competitions held at various universities across the country this past week. The finalists will face each other in an exciting day of high-energy track action, aiming to secure bragging rights for their teams and institutions.
Four exceptional student athletes will also receive all-expenses-paid trips to compete in South Africa's elite running circuit, providing them with a chance to experience a new competitive environment and South Africa's running culture. The event will be enhanced by live performances from Kenyan artists and DJs, creating a vibrant atmosphere alongside the athletic competition.
Navalayo Osembo, Director of Africa at On, expressed pride in introducing the Open Lanes concept into Kenyan campuses and encouraged both participants and fans to enjoy the festivities. The brand, which has been popular in the Kenyan market through partnerships with local runners and communities, aims to build an ecosystem around movement and storytelling to support young African athletes and reinforce its commitment to developing true African culture.
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