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August 13, 2024
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Golden girls Kipyegon, Chebet return to heroic welcome

Golden girls Kipyegon, Chebet return to heroic welcome

The duo were received by Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen and PS Peter Tum...

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Kenya's Olympic stars, including double gold medalists Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet, received a heroic welcome upon their return to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from the Paris Olympic Games on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. They were greeted by a government delegation led by Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen, celebrating Kenya's success as the top African nation in the medal standings.

  • Kenya ranked 17th globally with a total of four golds, two silvers, and five bronze medals.
  • Kipyegon secured her third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 1,500m with a record time of 3:51.29, and also retained her 5,000m silver medal after an initial disqualification was overturned.
  • Chebet achieved double gold in her Olympic debut, winning the 5,000m in 14:28.56 and the 10,000m in 30:43.25.

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