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| Faith Kipyegon with president Ruto |
Team Kenya Captain at the Olympics in Paris Faith Kipyegon has said they gave their best at the highly competitive games.
Speaking at the Eldoret State Lodge when President William Ruto hosted them for breakfast, Kipyegon said it was very competitive in Paris and they gave their all.
She went on to thank the government for their support as they represented the country in the games.
Kipyegon also appreciated fans for supporting them throughout the period.
“As team captain, I can say we gave it all but it was very competitive. Thank you for the opportunity to lead the team in Paris.
“We are so grateful for the support from the government, the Ministry and Athletics Kenya and our fans from all over the world,” she said.
Team Kenya bagged a total of 11 medals including 4 gold, two silver and 5 bronze.
The Team returned to the country on Tuesday night.
Thursday morning was filled with joy, laughter and a bright shade of colour red as Team Kenya landed at Eldoret Airport.
Leaders including Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii, Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wesley Rotich and Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi had arrived to welcome the team.
They had a moment of dancing and admiring the medals brought back from the French Capital.
The athletes include Triple Olympic women’s 1,500m champion Faith Kipyegon, double gold medallist Beatrice Chebet and 800m runner Koitatoi Kidali.
Others were 800m gold medallist Emmanuel Wanyonyi, marathon bronze medallist Benson Kipruto, and 5000m silver medallist Ronald Kwemoi.
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge was also among the team.
by BRIAN ORUTA