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| World Record holder Beatrice Chebet |
President William Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga have showered World Record holder Beatrice Chebet with praise after she won her second Gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.
Chebet who had a few days ago won the Women’s 5,000m race stormed to victory once again in the Women’s 10,000m race.
Ruto said the country is proud of her.
“Congratulations Beatrice Chebet for winning the Women’s 10,000m race. We are proud of your spectacular Double Olympic Gold — the first for an individual athlete at the Paris 2024,” the President said.
This is the first time a Kenyan woman has won an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000m race.
Azimio leader Raila Odinga on his part described Chebet’s achievement as a ‘fantastic’ one.
“Congratulations to Beatrice Chebet for a brilliant performance in the 10,000 metres, securing Kenya its second gold medal of these Olympics! A fantastic achievement on her second gold medal—Hongera,” Raila said on X.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Chebet’s top drawer performance has cemented her name in the history of the Olympic games.
He said the country is very proud of her victories.
“Beautiful run, scintillating win! Congratulations, Beatrice Chebet, for winning the 10,000m race at the Paris Olympics, bringing home the second gold medal.
“We are extremely grateful for your top drawer performance that has forever cemented your two heroic wins at these games in the annals of Olympics history. You are a hero, our Champion,” the DP said.
by BRIAN ORUTA