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Originally published by Nation Sportssports
August 14, 2024
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Kenya marathoners reflect on podium sweep that never was
Ethiopian-born Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan won gold in a time of 2:22.55...
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Kenyan marathoners reflect on their performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics following their return, expressing disappointment at not achieving a podium sweep. Despite high hopes, the team brought home one bronze medal in the women's marathon.
- Kenyan Hellen Obiri secured third place with a personal best of 2:23:10, while Sharon Lokedi finished fourth.
- Former Olympic Marathon Champion Peris Jepchirchir came 15th with a time of 2:26:51, describing it as a "wake-up call."
- The athletes, including gold medallists Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon, were received by Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
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