- Steeplechase WR Holder Beatrice Chepkoech Wins African Games Steeple In 9:15.61 To Beat Olympic Champ Peruth Chemutai (9:16.07) Kenya's world 800m champ Mary Moraa won the 400m in 50.57 and Aron Cheminingwa lead a Kenya 1-2 in the 800m, running 1:45.72 to win by just .01. Kenya’s Janeth Chepngetich won a tactical 10,000m in 33:37.
- Former World Indoor Bronze Medalist Hirut Meshesha Leads Ethiopia 1-2 In 1500m With An African Games Record Of 4:05.71 Multi-time global medalist Hagos Gebrhiwet won the 5000m in 13:38 and Kenya's Brian Komen won the 1500m in 3:39.19 over world U20 champ Ermias Girma (3:39.40). In the sprints, Gambia's Gina Bass-Bittaye completed the 100/200 double, running 23.13 into a strong headwind.