enya's Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa capped off their season with impressive performances at the Athlos NYC invitational, earning millions in prize money at the star-studded, female-only event.
Team Kenya bagged a total of 11 medals including 4 gold, two silver and 5 bronze at the just concluded Paris 2024 Olympics.
It was not all glory as Kipyegon revealed that she underwent emotional turmoil which could have cost her the silver medal during the women's 5,000-metre finals.
Faith Kipyegon broke her own Olympic record to win a third consecutive gold medal in the women's 1 500 metres in a time of 3:51.29.
Faith Kipyegon and Susan Ejore will represent Team Kenya in the final of the 1500m at the ongoing Paris Olympics
Julius Yego will be competing in the Javelin final while Faith Kipyegon will also be competing in the 1500m semis this evening in Paris
The 1500m semifinals will take place on Thursday 8 August.
Kipyegon had earlier been disqualified after a clash with Ethiopian world record holder Gudaf Tsegay on the penultimate lap.
Kenya's hopes for Day 5 at the Stade de France rest on Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Margaret Chelimo as they compete in the women's 5,000 metres final. Meanwhile, Mary Moraa aims to secure Kenya's first Olympic gold in the women's 800 metres since 2008. The morning will see Wiseman Were in the men’s 400 metres hurdles heats, followed by Abraham Kibiwot, Amos Serem, and Simon Koech in the men’s 3,000 metres steeplechase, all striving to advance to their respective finals.
Kenya's 4×400 mixed relay team will take no further part in the 2024 Paris Olympics Games after the nation's baton-exchanging quartet finished 7th in Heat One which was won by the USA with a world and Olympic record time of 3:07.21 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris, on Friday evening.
Kenya's finest athletes are set to make a significant impact at the Stade de France tonight, competing across multiple events, including the women's 5000 meters, the mixed 4x400 meters relay, and the women's 800 meters. With stars like Faith Kipyegon, Beatrice Chebet, and Mary Moraa leading the charge, and the men's 10000 meters final promising intense competition, Kenya aims to shine on the global stage once again.
Kipyegon is a shining example of Kenya’s global dominance in distance running.
Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, a Professor and Chair of Kinesiology and Health Science at Stephen F. Austin State University opines on what Kenya should do to keep dominating the world of athletics
Day 1 of the Kenyan Olympic Trials saw Kipyegon’s stunning comeback, Cheruiyot’s thrilling win in the 1500m, and an unexpected upset for Moraa in the 800m.
Sportswear manufacturer Nike recently released the official kit for Team Kenya athletes for the upcoming Paris Olympics
The late Kelvin Kiptum and double world record holder Faith Kipyegon emerged as the shining stars of the 20th edition of the Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) Gala. Kiptum, honored posthumously after his tragic passing in a road accident last month, was recognized for his outstanding achievements, including breaking the Chicago Marathon record with a staggering time of 2:00:35.
Faith Kipyegon made headlines in the previous season with groundbreaking performances at the Diamond League Meetings in the 1500m, 5000m, and one-mile events.
Notable Kenyans on the list of the most influential Africans include James Mwangi, CEO of Equity Bank (in the business category), celebrity chef Ali Mandhry, filmmaker Wanuri Kaihiu, environmentalist Wanjira Mathai and historian Chao Maina.
Other athletes who were honoured by the President include the World Marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum, 100m African Champion Ferdinand Omanyala, 800m world champion Mary Moraa and 3000m steeplechase bronze medalist Faith Cherotich.
The 29-year-old mother has broken three world records in the 1500m, mile, and 5000m events. Her stellar performance continued at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, where she secured two world championship titles.