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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The 800m semis will be held on Friday 9th August from 12:30PM EAT
Kipyegon had earlier been disqualified after a clash with Ethiopian world record holder Gudaf Tsegay on the penultimate lap.
The 3000m steeplechase final will take place on Wednesday 7 August.
Mary Moraa will be Kenya's sole representative in the women's 800 m final Lilian Odira and Vivian Chebet failed to qualify
This is the first time an American has won the title since Justin Gatlin in 2004
Ekwam did not finish the race as he seemed to have pulled a muscle
Team Kenya had a mixed day in the women's 3,000 meters steeplechase heats at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with Beatrice Chepkoech and Faith Cherotich advancing to the final, while Jackline Chepkoech was eliminated.
Kenyan sprint sensation Ferdinand Omanyala is set to hit the track today at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. With a season-best time of 9.79 seconds, Omanyala aims to advance in the highly anticipated 100 metres heats, hoping to surpass his Tokyo 2020 performance and secure a place in the final.
Awiti’s father’s Kenyan background adds a unique dimension to her recent Olympic success.
The Olympic Truce is a a custom of halting all hostilities from before to after the Games.
Perina said she started running at the camp by chance and following much prompting by a friend of hers at the camp who was constantly running.