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Athletics medals in Olympics so far

Chebet won Kenya's first gold medal at the Paris when she outsprinted 2-time Olympic 1500m champion Kipyegon

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by PURITY WANGUI

News07 August 2024 - 09:19
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  • Chebet will be in the company of Lilian Kasait and Margaret Chelimo, who finished fifth in the 5000m race.
  • Faith Kipyegon won a silver.

Olympic 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet expects a rough ride when she chases a historic Olympic double in the 10,000m final of the Paris Olympic Games on August 9 at the Stade de France.

Chebet won Kenya's first gold medal at the Paris show when she outsprinted two-time Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon on Monday night to win the 5000m title. "It will be tough but I will try my best," she said.

Faith Kipyegon won a silver.


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