Zenon Kowalczyk coaching rising stars of Para Athletics

Why Kenyan men are shining in the 2025 World Athletics Rising Star Awards

When we talk about Kenya’s sporting future, there are names now making global authorities take notice. For the World Athletics Men’s Rising Star Award 2025, two Kenyan athletes have been shortlisted, signalling more than individual talent: it’s a spotlight on Kenya’s next elite generation. Who they are and where they come from Phanuel Koech Koech broke the world U20 1500 m record and won the London Diamond League this year. His rise from local K…

Zenon Kowalczyk coaching rising stars of Para Athletics

He’s the man behind the rising stars of the Para Athletics world, training multiple juniors who’ve achieved national success. Ballina Athletics Club’s Zenon Kowalczyk teaching innovative methods, and inspiring a new wave of athletes.