- Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon delighted Kenyans with a TikTok dance to a Kalenjin song after winning medals at the Paris Olympics, showcasing their pride in their heritage
- Their video, featuring Nike gear with Kenyan t-shirts, quickly gained attention online, with many praising their patriotism and success
- The two have contributed to Kenya’s impressive medal count after securing multiple golds and setting new Olympic records
World record holders Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon have recently joined the TikTok content creation trend among Kenyan celebrities.
Just hours after their debut, the duo captivated Kenyans with a delightful dance to a Kalenjin song, evoking pride in their heritage despite being in Paris for the Olympics.
The athletes wore Nike running gear adorned with Kenyan flags and labels, complemented by Kenyan bracelets.
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Their dance featured forward movements and hand gestures as they sang along to the local song word by word.
Both athletes have gone above and beyond during the ongoing Olympics, contributing to Kenya’s status as the African country with the most Olympic medals.
See Also:
1: Beatrice Chebet Shatters Records, Wins Second Gold Medal for Kenya at Paris Olympics
2: Kenya Tops Olympic Medal Tally in Africa After Kipyegon, Wanyonyi Secure Gold
Chebet, a standout in track events, won two gold medals—one in the 5,000 meters and the other in the 10,000 meters—prompting an outpouring of praise from Kenyans.
Meanwhile, Faith Kipyegon secured her third consecutive gold medal at the Olympics by winning the 1,500 meters final at the Paris Games.
The 30-year-old delivered a dominant performance, clocking 3:51.29, setting a new Olympic record.
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Kenya has now secured four gold medals at the Paris Olympics and may add another from the women’s marathon.
Faith Kipyegon also shared the same video on her TikTok page after Beatrice had posted it first, generating a flood of reactions.
The dance featured a song by acclaimed Kipsigis singer Joyce Langat, who was also tagged in the video.
Reactions from Netizens
Many netizens, including those from other countries, commented on their video, praising them for their patriotism and prioritizing their country.
Some noted that as Olympic world record holders, they would return to Kenya as millionaires, while others questioned why they sang Kipsigis songs when they are Kalenjin.
Here are some comments:
Alexander G: “Yaani sasa sio wakalee…ni Kipsigis 😂😂”
Saidi Shabaan Mwarabu: “Kuna Wakale Alafu Wa Kipsigis 😄😄”
Jeff: “The Kipsigis ladies, we’re proud of you…kudos, wee tupchosiechu”
Bojia Banja: “Love and respect for you here from Ethiopia, land of origin”
Anderson: “The Kipsigis finest 🥰♥️”
Lenairoshi Mateo: “Kwani ule alimezaa life wire 😂😂”
Be_What?: “Kalenjin millionaires just chilling 😂😂 I love these ladies”
Chemamet: “And God answered your prayers, champs ❤️”
KipsAron VIP: “Exactly, mtuombee pia sisi junior athletes”
Amoh Mzolex: “Bwana, I’m happy, nimewai wasalimia physically 😂😂 toss mah Jehovah”
