Lilian Odira has credited resilience and mental fortitude after meeting the Olympic qualifying mark (1:59.30) in the women's 800m.
Odira clocked 1:59.27 during the national Olympic Games trials on Friday at the Nyayo Stadium.
Sarah Moraa finished second in 1:59.35 while world champion Mary Moraa was third in 1:59.39.
Odira, who is returning to action from maternity leave, expressed her excitement at achieving the qualifying time.
"Making the qualifying time for Paris is a huge achievement. I am just back from maternity this year. It's been a slow progress coming back," she stated.
Odira highlighted the sacrifices she made to return to competitive form.
"It has not been a smooth journey. I sacrificed a lot, but my mentality and focus saw me through. It has been my wish to compete with Moraa. I'm glad I ran with her today," she said.
"But my main aim was to meet the qualifying time."
World 1,500m and mile record holder Faith Kipyegon marked her return to the track with a commanding victory in the women's 5,000m, clocking an impressive 14:46.28.
World 10,000m record holder Beatrice Chebet took second place in 14:52.55 while Margaret Chelimo secured the final podium spot in 14:59.36.
This was Kipyegon's first race of the season. She was thrilled to be back in action after overcoming an injury.
"I am glad I had a good race today despite being out for a while. The race was fair. I am glad I got to compete alongside Chebet — a top athlete. We pushed each other," Kipyegon stated.
Kipyegon awaits the 1,500m final on Saturday to decide if she will compete in both events at the Paris Olympics.
"I am done with one hurdle so I just have to wait for tomorrow to see what happens in the 1,500m so I can know if I will double in Paris," Kipyegon stated.
She is optimistic about Kenya's chances in the 5,000m in Paris.
"If we work together in Paris, we will sweep the podium. It is possible. We have top athletes," she added.
Chebet acknowledged fatigue from the 10,000m trials at the Prefontaine Classic.
"The race was tough because I still had a bit of fatigue from the 10,000m race in Eugene," Chebet stated.
"I am glad to place second. I have a chance to double in the 5,000m and the 10,000m in Paris," Chebet added.
Chebet became the first woman to run sub-29 minutes in the 10,000m, clocking 28:54.14 at the Prefontaine Classic.
Reynold Cheruiyot talked of a podium finish at his maiden Olympic Games after blazing to victory in 3:35.63 in the men's 1,500m.
Daniel Munguti (3:35.80) and Olympic silver medallist Timothy Cheruiyot (3:35.90) followed.
Reynold had already met the Olympic qualifying standard of 3:33.50 last year in Poland, where he posted 3:30.30.
Cheruiyot secured his Olympic ticket after running 3:29.77 at the Oslo Diamond League last month. Munguti is yet.
"The race was tough. I was up against an elite field. I am glad I won," Reynold stated.
"The Olympics will be tough because (Jakob) Ingebrigtsen (the defending champion) is there and there are also other tough competitors," he added.
"I hope to make the podium in Paris. It will be a dream come true to win a medal in my first appearance," he stated. "I will do more speed work to be ready for the tough test."
World junior sensation Faith Cherotich clocked 9:22.28 to beat 2019 world 3,000m steeplechase champion Beatrice Chepkoech (9:22.76) and Jackline Chepkoech (9:34.86) in the podium battle.
The trio trains together and Chepkoech was pleased with how the race unfolded.
"I knew we would make the podium since we train together. I am happy with my performance," Chepkoech said.
"We were talking throughout the race, encouraging each other."
Chepkoech predicts a 1-2 finish for Kenya in Paris, alongside Faith.
In other results, Rukia Nusra smashed her record in the women's 100m hurdles after clocking 13.67.
Gladys Ngure (14.82) and Jane Wangari (15.04) sealed the podium.
Michael Nzuku won the men's 110m hurdles race in 14.49. Edwin Too (15.16) and Benedict Nzima (16.50) followed.