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How Kenyan heroes ruled Paris Olympic Games

Kenyan athlete Beatrice Chebet, who finished the race in first place, celebrated with joy after the Women's 10,000m Final.[AFP]

Once again, Kenya topped the continent and ranked 17th globally with 11 medals (four gold, two silver and five bronze) at this year’s Paris Olympic Games.

This was a fairly improved performance from 2020 Tokyo Games where the nation raked in 10 medals (four gold, four silver and two bronze) and positioned 19th in the world.

The USA topped the table standings with a staggering 126 medals (40 gold, 44 silver and 42 bronze), followed by China who garnered 91 medals (40 gold, 27 silver and 42 bronze). 2020 Games hosts Japan were third with 45 medals (20,12,13), while hosts France finished fifth with 64 medals (16,26,22).

Gold medallist Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates winning the women's 1500m final.[AFP]