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LIVE BLOG: Faith Cherotich wins fourth medal for Kenya at Olympics
Tue. 06.08.24. | 16:12
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Greetings from wherever you are following us from, and welcome to today’s Team Kenya Paris Olympics updates.
Yesterday, Kenya ended its wait for medals at this year’s edition with three. Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon bagged gold and silver, respectively, in the women's 5000m final, while Mary Moraa claimed bronze in the women's 800m final.
Today, Kenya has a chance to win more medals, with two finals on the schedule. In the 1500m final at 9:50 PM, the Kenyan duo of Brian Komen and Timothy Cheruiyot will be competing, and Kenyans will be eagerly watching.
In the 3000m women’s steeplechase final at 10:14 PM, Beatrice Chepkoech and Faith Cherotich will be flying the Kenyan flag with hopes of winning another medal.
This morning, Kipyegon returns to the track for the women's 1500m heats at 11:05 AM. She is joined by Susan Ejore and Nelly Chepchirchir, with Ejore in heat 1, Kipyegon in heat 2, and Chepchirchir in heat 3.
Julius Yego will also be in action in the javelin qualification round, starting at 11:20 AM.
Stay tuned for updates.
