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Hongera dada yetu Kipyegon umewakilisha taifa lako na bendera kama shujaa.
Wimbo wetu taifa unasklizwa dunia yote kwa ajili ya juhudi zako.
Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon upstaged Ethiopia’s world record holder, Genzebe Dibaba, to sensationally bag a gold medal in the women's 1,500m race that the Ethiopian appeared to control before being soundly beaten.
True to her word after qualifying for the final, Kipyegon delivered that special something that she had promised with a winning time of 4:08.92. Dibaba settled for silver in 4:10.27.
"I didn't believe I could win but I thank God for helping me to win here in Rio. It's my first Olympics and I'm so excited," Kipyegon said.
The bronze medal went to Jennifer Simpson of the United States who finished strongly in a time of 4:10.92.
Kenya's Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon celebrates winning the gold medal after the Women's 1500m Final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 16, 2016. AFP PHOTO
Going into the race, Kipyegon carried the weight of an expectant nation after her teammate, reigning Commonwealth champion teammate Violah Lagat, failed to get past the semifinal stage.
Just like she did in the semi final, Dibaba imposed herself on the race from the onset and it appeared she was headed for gold until the final lap bell went.
At the bell Dibaba made her move as she charged furiously towards the home stretch. But Kipyegon stayed right on the shoulder of the Ethiopian before unleashing a final burst of speed with about 300m to go.
Wimbo wetu taifa unasklizwa dunia yote kwa ajili ya juhudi zako.
Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon upstaged Ethiopia’s world record holder, Genzebe Dibaba, to sensationally bag a gold medal in the women's 1,500m race that the Ethiopian appeared to control before being soundly beaten.
True to her word after qualifying for the final, Kipyegon delivered that special something that she had promised with a winning time of 4:08.92. Dibaba settled for silver in 4:10.27.
"I didn't believe I could win but I thank God for helping me to win here in Rio. It's my first Olympics and I'm so excited," Kipyegon said.
The bronze medal went to Jennifer Simpson of the United States who finished strongly in a time of 4:10.92.
Kenya's Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon celebrates winning the gold medal after the Women's 1500m Final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 16, 2016. AFP PHOTO
Going into the race, Kipyegon carried the weight of an expectant nation after her teammate, reigning Commonwealth champion teammate Violah Lagat, failed to get past the semifinal stage.
Just like she did in the semi final, Dibaba imposed herself on the race from the onset and it appeared she was headed for gold until the final lap bell went.
At the bell Dibaba made her move as she charged furiously towards the home stretch. But Kipyegon stayed right on the shoulder of the Ethiopian before unleashing a final burst of speed with about 300m to go.