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Kipyegon scoop SOYA Sportswoman of the Year award, late Kiptum honoured posthumously
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In the women's category, 800m world champion Mary Moraa was named the second runner up while Beatrice Chebet was the first runner up
The late Kelvin Kiptum and double world record holder Faith Kipyegon were on Friday night named sportsman and woman of the year respectively, at the 20th edition of Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) Gala held at KICC.
Kiptum was honored posthumously after he tragically passed away in a road accident on February 11 and was laid to rest last week.
The recognition follows an impressive year during which Kiptum broke the Chicago Marathon record running 2:00:35.
Kipyegon bagged the Sportswoman of the Year award for the third time following a remarkable 2023 where she became the first woman ever to complete a 1,500-5,000 meters double at the World Championship.
Kipyegon's two golds from Budapest capped an impressive season in which she broke three world records - in the 1,500m, mile, and 5,000m.
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The Olympic gold medalist, via a video, expressed delight in winning the award, “I am so greatly honored to be awarded for the third time. To all athletes, I want to wish you a great year. Asante for this trophy. "
In the women's category, 800m world champion Mary Moraa was named the second runner-up while Beatrice Chebet was the first runner-up
Emmanuel Wanyonyi was the second runner while Daniel Simiu was the first runner-up in the men's category
SOYA Winners
Hall of Fame
Henry Rono - Winner
School Team of the Year - Girls
Winner: Kwanthanze (Volleyball)
1st Runners Up: Nyamira Girls High School (Hockey)
2nd Runners Up: Butere Girls High School (Football)
School Team of the Year - Boys
Winner: Koyonzo High School (Rugby)
1st Runners Up: Namwela Boys (Volleyball)
2nd Runners Up: St. Anthony Kitale (Football)
School Coach of the Year
Isaac Muresia (Namwela Boys)
Most Promising Athletes - Girls
Winner: Nancy Cherop (Athletics)
1st Runners Up: Valeria Nekesa (Football)
2nd Runners Up: Bianca Ngecu (Golf)
Most Promising Athletes - Boys
Winner: Ismael Kipkurui (Athletics)
1st Runners Up: Andriene Kibet (Football)
2nd Runners Up: Nathaniel Muchoki (Chess)
Coach of the Year
Evelyn Kedogo (3x3 Women Team)
Women Sports Team of the Year
Winner: 3x3 Women Basketball Team
1st Runners Up: Malkia Strikers (Volleyball)
2nd Runners Up: Rollball Women's Team
Men Sports Team of the Year
Winner: Kabras Sugar Rugby
1st Runners Up: Rollball Men's Team
2nd Runners Up: Rising Stars Football Team
Special Categories
Women Special Category Winner: Special Olympics Beach Volley Team Women
Men Special Category Winner: Handball Team
Sports Women Living with Disability
Winner: Asiya Sururu (Para-Rowing)
1st Runners Up: Purity Kandie (Special Olympics)
2nd Runners Up: Nancy Chelangat (Para Athletics)
Sports Men Living with Disability
Winner: David Nganga (Special Olympics)
1st Runners Up: Kelvin Kipkogei (Deaf Athletics)
2nd Runners Up: Titus Maundu (Para Athletics)
Sports Women of the Year
Winner: Faith Kipyegon (Athletics)
1st Runners Up: Beatrice Chebet (Athletics)
2nd Runners Up: Mary Moraa (Athletics)
Sports Men of the Year
Winner: Kelvin Kiptum (Athletics)
1st Runners Up: Daniel Simiyu (Athletics)
2nd Runners Up: Emmanuel Wanyonyi (Athletics)
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