President William Ruto with Paris Olympics medallists at Eldoret State Lodge on August 15, 2024. [PSCU]
Kenya’s Olympic stars on Thursday told President William Ruto in Eldoret that competing for the country at the Paris Olympics was one of their toughest outings.
Team Kenya captain at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Faith Kipyegon told the country during a red carpet in honour of their feat France, that she almost gave up on chasing the gold medal.
Podium finishers at the Paris Olympics were rewarded at the event, with gold medalists walking home with Sh3 million each. Beatrice Chebet pocketed Sh6 million in total for her two victories in 5000m and 10,000m.
Silver and bronze medalists were awarded with Sh2 million and Sh1 million each, respectively.
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