Kenya reveals Paris Olympics Marathon teams
By Rama Mohammed |
The final three and two reserves will be announced a day to the olympics
Kenya has finalized its men's and women's marathon teams for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Led by marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, the men's roster includes Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, Benson Kipruto, Timothy Kiplagat, and Alexander Mutiso.
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— Lynne Wachira (@WachiraLynne) April 4, 2024
Here is the trimmed down list of 5 Kenyan men 🇰🇪 named by Athletics Kenya for the @Paris2024 games. pic.twitter.com/1DgMHYaEco
Meanwhile, the women's team features world-record holder Brigid Kosgei, alongside Hellen Obiri, Ruth Chepngetich, Rosemary Wanjiru, Sharon Lokedi, and Peres Chepchirchir.
PARIS 2024 WOMEN’S MARATHON TEAM!🫶💃🏽
— TeamKenya (@OlympicsKe) April 4, 2024
6️⃣ Women!
We’re bringing the whole team to ROAR, and Sweep the PODIUM!😎
This is US!
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However, notable exclusions from the men's team include Bernard Kiprop Koech and Titus Kipruto, despite their strong performances in prestigious events like the London and Chicago Marathons. In the women's category, Joycilline Jepkosgei and Selev Chepyego Kaptich were also left out, despite their consistent showings in competitions.
The final three athletes and two reserves in each category will be announced just a day before the Olympics commence.
Final Teams
Men
Eliud Kipchoge
Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich
Benson Kipruto
Timothy Kiplagat
Alexander Mutiso
Women
Hellen Obiri
Brigid Kosgei
Ruth Chepngetich
Rosemary Wanjiru
Sharon Lokedi
Peres Chepchirchir
Coaches
Patrick Sang
Amos Korir
Nicholas Koech
Coordinator
Mary Keitany
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