- Kenya has become the top African nation in Olympic history with a total of 10 medals, including four gold
- This follows impressive performances by Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi at the Paris Olympics last night
- Kipyegon secured her third consecutive gold in the 1500m with a record time of 3:51.29, while Wanyonyi won gold in the 800m with a personal best of 1:41.19
Kenya has firmly established itself as the leading African nation in Olympic history, amassing a total of 10 medals, including four gold, following remarkable performances by Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi at the Paris Olympics.
On August 10, 2024, Kipyegon stormed to victory in the women’s 1500m race, capturing her third consecutive Olympic title with a new record time of 3:51.29.
This achievement makes her the first woman to win three back-to-back Olympic gold medals in this event.
Wanyonyi also made headlines with a stellar performance in the men’s 800m final, where he clocked a new personal best of 1:41.19 to secure his first Olympic gold.
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At just 20 years old, Wanyonyi’s victory not only makes him the youngest Olympic 800m champion but also ranks him as the third-fastest man ever in the two-lap race.
His win extends Kenya’s dominance in the 800m, following previous victories by Wilfred Bungei (2008), David Rudisha (2012 and 2016), and Emmanuel Korir (2020).
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Kipyegon’s triumph in Paris comes shortly after she shattered her own world record at the Paris Diamond League on July 7, 2024, with a time of 3:49.04.
Her latest gold medal solidifies her status as one of Kenya’s most successful athletes, adding to her silver medal from the 5000m race earlier in the Games.
In addition to Kipyegon and Wanyonyi’s victories, Kenyan athletes continued to excel throughout the Olympics.
Beatrice Chebet captured double gold in the 5000m and 10000m women’s races, while Mary Moraa won bronze in the women’s 800m. Ronald Kwemoi also earned silver in the men’s 5000m, and Benson Kipruto secured bronze in the men’s marathon with a time of 2:07:00.
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The only setback for Kenya came with veteran marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge, who unfortunately dropped out of the 42km race, often considered the most challenging marathon in history.
