The Kenya National Paralympic Committee (KNPC) and the government are pledging significant changes to enhance the country's performance in para-sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games. Following a disappointing finish at the Paris Games, where Kenya ranked 75th, officials are calling for immediate preparations and increased collaboration to ensure a stronger showing in future competitions.
Despite Kenya’s historic strength in athletics, data from the 2024 Paris Olympics reveals a pressing need for the country to diversify its sporting focus if it hopes to remain competitive on the global stage.
As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games close, attention turns to Los Angeles 2028, where marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge is expected to take on a new role beyond the racecourse.
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.
Kenya's triumphant return from the 2024 Paris Olympics has set the stage for a grand celebration in Eldoret, where the country's medalists will be honoured alongside the conferment of city status to the "City of Champions." The President is set to host the Olympians in a jubilant ceremony, marking both their success and the town's historic milestone
Winfred Mutile Yavi, originally from Kenya and now representing Bahrain, claimed gold in the women’s 3,000 metres steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olympics, setting a new competition record. Her switch to Bahrain has sparked renewed discussions following her recent success.
Ethiopian-born Dutch Sifan Hassan won gold in the women's marathon at the #ParisOlympics2024 as Ethiopian Tigst Assefa comes second to bag silver. Kenyan duo of Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi have finished third and fourth respectively.
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.
Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen won gold in a season best time of 13:13.66.
Emmanuel Wanyonyi wins Kenya's third gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games after winning the 800 metres final with a time of 1:41.19
Kenyan Benson Kipruto finished third to bag bronze in the men's marathon at the ongoing Paris Olympics
The men's marathon is on Saturday morning from 9AM EAT while the women's marathon will be on Sunday at the same time
Kenyan Beatrice Chebet won the 10,000m final on Friday having previously won the 5000m gold to secure a historic double
Emmanuel Wanyonyi won his heat race to qualify for Saturday's final while his compatriot Wycliffe Kinyamal fell short after finishing third in his semifinal.
Having already won the gold medal in the women’s 5 000 metres at the Paris Olympic Games on Monday night, the 24-year old Beatrice Chebet is now on the brink of history as victory in the women’s 10 000 metres final tonight will make her the first Kenyan athlete to win two gold medals in a single edition of the Olympic Games.
Faith Kipyegon and Susan Ejore will represent Team Kenya in the final of the 1500m at the ongoing Paris Olympics
Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Wycliffe Kinyamal are Kenya's remaining hopes in the men's 800 metres at the 2024 Paris Olympics after Koitatoi Kidali failed to qualify for the semifinals. Despite his efforts, Kidali was eliminated after finishing sixth in his repechage heat. The focus now shifts to the semifinals, where Wanyonyi and Kinyamal will compete for a spot in the final.
Julius Yego will be competing in the Javelin final while Faith Kipyegon will also be competing in the 1500m semis this evening in Paris
Timothy Cheruiyot, the 2020 Tokyo 1500m silver medallist, finished 12th in the men's 1500m at the Olympics, clocking 3 minutes 31 seconds. Despite his disappointment, Cheruiyot congratulated the race winners on social media, acknowledged his own efforts, and expressed gratitude to his supporters. He remains committed to improving and looks forward to upcoming Diamond League races