21/10/2026
Diana Wanza heads to Valencia! 🇪🇸
Kenya’s rising endurance star, Diana Wanza, is set for a big test this Sunday, 25th October, at the Valencia Half Marathon in Spain.
The African 10,000m champion and Commonwealth silver medalist comes into the race with a personal best of 1:07:31 and will face a strong international field packed with some of the best athletes from Kenya and Ethiopia.
Leading the charge are the Ethiopian trio of Yalemzerf Yehualaw (1:03:51), Tsige Gebreselama (1:04:21) and Ftaw Zeray (1:05:21). They will be among the leading contenders in what promises to be a highly competitive race.
Kenya will also be strongly represented, with Daisillah Jerono (1:05:21), Veronica Loleo (1:05:46) and the more experienced Sheila Chepkirui (1:06:01) expected to lead the challenge.
For Diana, the task will not be easy. Several of her rivals have personal bests well ahead of her own, but she is a talented athlete who has prepared well and will be eager to test herself against this quality field.
She has already made her mark on the track, and now she gets another opportunity to show what she can do on the roads. Can she rise to the occasion and spring a surprise in Valencia?
One thing is certain: Diana will have a tough challenge ahead, but this is exactly the kind of race that can bring out the best in an athlete.
All eyes on Valencia this Sunday!
Let’s wish Diana Wanza the very best as she flies the Kenyan flag high on the international stage once again.
đź“Ť Valencia, Spain
đź“… Sunday, 25th October
⏱️ Diana Wanza’s PB: 1:07:31
