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August 13, 2024
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Miramas City rolls out red carpet for Team Kenya

Miramas City rolls out red carpet for Team Kenya

Mayor Frederick Vigouroux also gave a medal and keys to the city...

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The City of Miramas, France, rolled out the red carpet for Team Kenya, celebrating their success at the Paris Olympic Games with a special reception. The event honored the athletes and solidified the bond between Miramas and Team Kenya.

  • Paul Tergat, President of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya and distance running great, was made an honorary citizen of Miramas and received a medal and keys to the city from Mayor Frederick Vigouroux.
  • Five medallists, including Beatrice Chebet (double gold), Faith Kipyegon (gold, silver), and Emmanuel Wanyonyi (gold), were present and mobbed by residents.
  • A tree will be planted in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, in October to mark the official start of a legacy project stemming from the relationship between Miramas and Team Kenya.

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