Kenya recorded its first medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games; however, medal hopeful, Faith Kipyegon, suffered a disqualification in the women’s 5000 metres event.
The 24-year-old fended off competitions from the Netherlands’ Sifan Hassan and Italy’s Nadia BattoclettiThe Kenyan runner coasted to a relatively comfortable first-place finish in the women's 5000-meter race with an impressive time of 14:28.56.
Gudaf Tsegay of Team Ethiopia fights with Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon of Team Kenya during the Women's 5000m Final at the Stade de France on August 05, 2024. Image: Christian Petersen.BBC Sports
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