Another American Olympic gold medalist confirms Kip Keino Classic participation
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Reading Time: 3min | Mon. 13.04.26. | 22:00
She was part of Team USA’s gold medal-winning 4x100m relay squad at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she also finished fifth in the highly competitive 100m final
Another American Olympic gold medalist has officially joined the star-studded lineup for the 2026 Kip Keino Classic, with sprint sensation Twanisha Terry confirming her participation ahead of the Friday, 24 April, showdown in Nairobi.
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Popularly known as “Tee Tee,” Terry arrives in Kenya with an impressive résumé that continues to cement her place among the world’s elite sprinters.
She was part of Team USA’s gold medal-winning 4x100m relay squad at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she also finished fifth in the highly competitive 100m final.
Her dominance in relay events has been consistent, having also secured gold medals with the U.S. 4x100m relay team at the 2022 and 2023 World Championships.
Earlier in her career, Terry made her mark at the collegiate level as a nine-time All-American at the University of Southern California, winning NCAA titles in the 4x100m relay (2019, 2021) and the 60m (2019).
Beyond the track, Terry is also an author, having penned the children’s book TeeTee’s World Adventure, showcasing her influence off the track as well.
Heading into the 2026 season, Terry has been intentional about refining her performance. She has continued to solidify her position within the elite US women’s 4x100m relay pool after entering the 2025 USATF Outdoor Championships as the second-fastest American behind Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.
Her recent performances underline her form. At the USATF Championships, she clocked 10.94 seconds to finish fourth in a stacked 100m final, narrowly missing an individual podium but still earning selection to the World Championship squad.
She later dominated the Star Athletics Sprint Series, posting a season-best 10.85 seconds (legal wind) and an even faster wind-assisted 10.83 seconds.
Terry also boasts a world-leading relay pedigree, having played a key role in Team USA’s gold medal-winning 4x100m relay performance in Tokyo, where they clocked 41.75 seconds.
In Nairobi, she will headline a strong women’s 100m field that includes fellow Americans Maia McCoy, Chante Clinkscale, Semira Killebrew, and Cambrea Sturgis.
Kenyan hopefuls Millicent Ndoro and Lillian Aoko will be eager to challenge the visiting stars on home soil.
This year’s Kip Keino Classic will also mark a historic first, as the event will be staged under floodlights, promising a unique and electrifying atmosphere for fans.
Organisers have assured spectators of enhanced security measures in collaboration with national and county agencies.
Meet Director Barnaba Korir has called on Kenyans to turn up in large numbers and support the event.
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“We are asking Kenyans to come out and cheer so that we can elevate this event to a high level. We are looking forward to hosting even bigger competitions like the World Championships and the Diamond League, which are in the pipeline.
We cannot secure such events unless we demonstrate our capacity to organise high-profile competitions. We now have the infrastructure, and it is up to us as Kenyans to show up. The world is watching the turnout and public interest,” Korir said.