Rio Olympics: Kenya's medal Count
Rio Olympics: Kenya's medal Count
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Juakali1980
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Tegemeo la Kenya katika mita 800 Rio2016 Olympic Games
Margaret Nyairera WAMBUI KEN - 800m
Forgive me guys she looks like a man to me..I remember Kenya protested that Caster Simenya of AZANIA was a man back then and as result of our protest,she had to be subjected to a GENDER TEST..The black female athletes from Jomeka,Bahamas and USA are so good looking.
Mkuu,Forgive me guys she looks like a man to me..I remember Kenya protested that Caster Simenya of AZANIA was a man back then and as result of our protest,she had to be subjected to a GENDER TEST..The black female athletes from Jomeka,Bahamas and USA are so good looking.
Umenikumbusha Caster Semenya wa South Africa, hawa wawili watakutana ktk mita 800
Juakali1980
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I will be watching..The Kenyans on twitter(KOT) better brace themselves for a twitter world war three..We know what the mzungu racists are going to do these two women...
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Meanwhile Eziekel Kemboi ametangaza vita na ufaransa.
"I had opted to retire right after the
Olympics only if I had come home
with this medal....now I feel that I
have to bring back this medal not by
protesting again but right on track,"
he wrote on Facebook.
"Kemboi is not retired I will be
coming to London 2017 to re-claim
my medal from France. No limits."
"I had opted to retire right after the
Olympics only if I had come home
with this medal....now I feel that I
have to bring back this medal not by
protesting again but right on track,"
he wrote on Facebook.
"Kemboi is not retired I will be
coming to London 2017 to re-claim
my medal from France. No limits."
simplemind
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Go go! Kemboi, hapa kazi tu!
Juakali1980
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Before Rudisha..there was unknown Kenyan called Paul Ereng...
storming thru is ERENG THE KENYAN....LOL
storming thru is ERENG THE KENYAN....LOL
Juakali1980
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GO GO VIVIAN AND OBIRI....1...2 FINISH...SWEET REVENGE ON AYANA..
Rio 2016: Vivian Cheruiyot wins first gold medal for Kenya in women's 5000m run
Cheruiyot shocked Almaz Ayana, the women's 10,000 champion, after chasing her down in the final mile of the race.
By Liam Boylan-Pett @liam_bp Aug 19, 2016, 6:01p tweet
Almaz Ayana was about to stamp her greatness on Rio. She led by a wide margin with less than a mile to go in the 5,000 meters. Then she fell apart, and the Kenyans took advantage. Vivian Cheruiyot overtook Ayana and blew by her to win Olympic gold while setting an Olympic record of 14:26.
Hellen Obiri passed Ayana as well to win the silver in 14:29 for a 1-2 Kenyan finish -- they had never even won gold -- as Ayana held on for bronze in 14:33.
After winning the 10,000 meters on Aug. 12 in a world record, Ayana was unable to deliver again. She had run 14:31 for the final half of that 10,000 race, so Tirunesh Dibaba's world record of 14:11 seemed in jeopardy. Dibaba was the last runner to complete the 10,000/5,000 double, winning both events in 2008. It wasn't meant to be for Ayana, however.
Ayana bided her time in the 5,000, running behind a Japanese runner through the first four laps before taking off with 3,400 meters to go. A chase pack of Kenyans did their best to stay close, but the race appeared over.
<img src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/ch...81/Screen_Shot_2016-08-19_at_8.53.52_PM.0.png" alt="5000 meter gap">
All of a sudden, though, the Kenyans started reeling her in, and in stunning fashion. Cheruiyot blew by her on her way to a shocking gold.
Ayana led eight different runners -- including herself -- to national records in the 10,000 meters, but she couldn't do it again, even though Cheruiyot broke the Olympic record.
Shelby Houlihan, the only U.S. runner in the field, took 11th place. Abbey D'Agostino had been accepted into the final after falling in the preliminary and going viral, but she didn't race because she tore her ACL after the fall -- making it even more remarkable that she finished the final mile of the race.
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Women's 5000m
Rio 2016: Vivian Cheruiyot wins first gold medal for Kenya in women's 5000m run
Cheruiyot shocked Almaz Ayana, the women's 10,000 champion, after chasing her down in the final mile of the race.
By Liam Boylan-Pett @liam_bp Aug 19, 2016, 6:01p tweet
Almaz Ayana was about to stamp her greatness on Rio. She led by a wide margin with less than a mile to go in the 5,000 meters. Then she fell apart, and the Kenyans took advantage. Vivian Cheruiyot overtook Ayana and blew by her to win Olympic gold while setting an Olympic record of 14:26.
Hellen Obiri passed Ayana as well to win the silver in 14:29 for a 1-2 Kenyan finish -- they had never even won gold -- as Ayana held on for bronze in 14:33.
After winning the 10,000 meters on Aug. 12 in a world record, Ayana was unable to deliver again. She had run 14:31 for the final half of that 10,000 race, so Tirunesh Dibaba's world record of 14:11 seemed in jeopardy. Dibaba was the last runner to complete the 10,000/5,000 double, winning both events in 2008. It wasn't meant to be for Ayana, however.
Ayana bided her time in the 5,000, running behind a Japanese runner through the first four laps before taking off with 3,400 meters to go. A chase pack of Kenyans did their best to stay close, but the race appeared over.
All of a sudden, though, the Kenyans started reeling her in, and in stunning fashion. Cheruiyot blew by her on her way to a shocking gold.
Ayana led eight different runners -- including herself -- to national records in the 10,000 meters, but she couldn't do it again, even though Cheruiyot broke the Olympic record.
Shelby Houlihan, the only U.S. runner in the field, took 11th place. Abbey D'Agostino had been accepted into the final after falling in the preliminary and going viral, but she didn't race because she tore her ACL after the fall -- making it even more remarkable that she finished the final mile of the race.
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Kafrican
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wahahhahahahah! sikuiona, leo ntangoja ile re otded version niangalie hioya 5000m, must have been sweet revange!!!!!!!GO GO VIVIAN AND OBIRI....1...2 FINISH...SWEET REVENGE ON AYANA..
Rio 2016: Vivian Cheruiyot wins first gold medal for Kenya in women's 5000m run
Cheruiyot shocked Almaz Ayana, the women's 10,000 champion, after chasing her down in the final mile of the race.
By Liam Boylan-Pett @liam_bp Aug 19, 2016, 6:01p tweet
Almaz Ayana was about to stamp her greatness on Rio. She led by a wide margin with less than a mile to go in the 5,000 meters. Then she fell apart, and the Kenyans took advantage. Vivian Cheruiyot overtook Ayana and blew by her to win Olympic gold while setting an Olympic record of 14:26.
Hellen Obiri passed Ayana as well to win the silver in 14:29 for a 1-2 Kenyan finish -- they had never even won gold -- as Ayana held on for bronze in 14:33.
After winning the 10,000 meters on Aug. 12 in a world record, Ayana was unable to deliver again. She had run 14:31 for the final half of that 10,000 race, so Tirunesh Dibaba's world record of 14:11 seemed in jeopardy. Dibaba was the last runner to complete the 10,000/5,000 double, winning both events in 2008. It wasn't meant to be for Ayana, however.
Ayana bided her time in the 5,000, running behind a Japanese runner through the first four laps before taking off with 3,400 meters to go. A chase pack of Kenyans did their best to stay close, but the race appeared over.
<img src="https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/ch...81/Screen_Shot_2016-08-19_at_8.53.52_PM.0.png" alt="5000 meter gap">
All of a sudden, though, the Kenyans started reeling her in, and in stunning fashion. Cheruiyot blew by her on her way to a shocking gold.
Ayana led eight different runners -- including herself -- to national records in the 10,000 meters, but she couldn't do it again, even though Cheruiyot broke the Olympic record.
Shelby Houlihan, the only U.S. runner in the field, took 11th place. Abbey D'Agostino had been accepted into the final after falling in the preliminary and going viral, but she didn't race because she tore her ACL after the fall -- making it even more remarkable that she finished the final mile of the race.
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Women's 5000m
Juakali1980
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You missed the action ..it was a race to remember
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the girl that denied us a women steeplechase gold
Kenyan-born Rio Olympics 3,000m steeplechase gold medallist Ruth Jebet has said opted to run for Bahrain after being promised a fully paid scholarship to study for a degree in animal health in that country.
Speaking at Eldoret International Airport upon her arrival from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday, Jebet said she changed her allegiance to the Middle East country after being promised a number of goodies.
The 19-year-old, who is also a former World Junior steeplechase champion, flew to Eldoret to a heroine’s welcome from family members and friends.
“The race was tough but we had talked and agreed with (Hyvin) Kiyeng that we must win the race. But she told me she was unwell,” said the soft-spoken Jebet.
Jebet obliterated the field to win Bahrain its first ever Olympics gold in 9:12:62, beating Kenya’s Kiyeng to silver in the race on Monday.
Kenyan-born Bahraini Ruth Jebet sips mursik after arriving at Eldoret International Airport from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 19, 2016. She won a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA| NATION MEDIA GROUP
(READ: Bahrain's Jebet leads from front for steeplechase gold)
The teenager flew from Brazil to join her family and friends in celebrating the victory. She is scheduled to fly out on Saturday to Bahrain, where a major celebration in her honour is expected.
Bahrain's Ruth Jebet celebrates after she won the Rio Olympic Games women's 3000m steeplechase final at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 15, 2016. PHOTO | JEWEL SAMAD | AFP
“I am happy to be back to home. I came to see my parents and I will be going back tomorrow,” said Jebet, who trains in Kapsabet, Nandi County.
Asked whether she would consider running for Kenya in future, she said: “Not now. No plans but it depends...”
Jebet’s father, Joel Sitienei, said he was happy with her decision to run for the foreign country.
“Since she went to Bahrain, she has built me a house, bought me two dairy cows and land. I am happy I no longer live in a thatched house,” he said.
Kenya's Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi (silver), Barhain's Ruth Jebet (gold) and USA's Emma Coburn (bronze) pose during the podium ceremony for the women's 3000m steeplechase final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 15, 2016. PHOTO | AFP
Kenyans watched in shock as the teenager produced a stunning performance to win gold for her adopted country on Monday, leaving Kiyeng struggling for silver.
Kenyans took to social media afterwards to express their views after it emerged that Jebet would be paid Sh52 million by the Bahraini government for her feat.
Barhain's Ruth Jebet competes in the women's 3,000m steeplechase final during the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 15, 2016. PHOTO | JOHANNES EISELE | AFP
Family and friends had thronged the airport to give her a rousing welcome. No government official was present.
Kenyan-born Rio Olympics 3,000m steeplechase gold medallist Ruth Jebet has said opted to run for Bahrain after being promised a fully paid scholarship to study for a degree in animal health in that country.
Speaking at Eldoret International Airport upon her arrival from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Friday, Jebet said she changed her allegiance to the Middle East country after being promised a number of goodies.
The 19-year-old, who is also a former World Junior steeplechase champion, flew to Eldoret to a heroine’s welcome from family members and friends.
“The race was tough but we had talked and agreed with (Hyvin) Kiyeng that we must win the race. But she told me she was unwell,” said the soft-spoken Jebet.
Jebet obliterated the field to win Bahrain its first ever Olympics gold in 9:12:62, beating Kenya’s Kiyeng to silver in the race on Monday.
Kenyan-born Bahraini Ruth Jebet sips mursik after arriving at Eldoret International Airport from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 19, 2016. She won a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA| NATION MEDIA GROUP
(READ: Bahrain's Jebet leads from front for steeplechase gold)
The teenager flew from Brazil to join her family and friends in celebrating the victory. She is scheduled to fly out on Saturday to Bahrain, where a major celebration in her honour is expected.
Bahrain's Ruth Jebet celebrates after she won the Rio Olympic Games women's 3000m steeplechase final at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 15, 2016. PHOTO | JEWEL SAMAD | AFP
“I am happy to be back to home. I came to see my parents and I will be going back tomorrow,” said Jebet, who trains in Kapsabet, Nandi County.
Asked whether she would consider running for Kenya in future, she said: “Not now. No plans but it depends...”
Jebet’s father, Joel Sitienei, said he was happy with her decision to run for the foreign country.
“Since she went to Bahrain, she has built me a house, bought me two dairy cows and land. I am happy I no longer live in a thatched house,” he said.
Kenya's Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi (silver), Barhain's Ruth Jebet (gold) and USA's Emma Coburn (bronze) pose during the podium ceremony for the women's 3000m steeplechase final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 15, 2016. PHOTO | AFP
Kenyans watched in shock as the teenager produced a stunning performance to win gold for her adopted country on Monday, leaving Kiyeng struggling for silver.
Kenyans took to social media afterwards to express their views after it emerged that Jebet would be paid Sh52 million by the Bahraini government for her feat.
Barhain's Ruth Jebet competes in the women's 3,000m steeplechase final during the 2016 Summer Olympics at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on August 15, 2016. PHOTO | JOHANNES EISELE | AFP
Family and friends had thronged the airport to give her a rousing welcome. No government official was present.
Kafrican
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the get one million when they win gold for team kenya. How can we compete with that when we have so many athletes? we have to improve the e obomy before we can afford that amount for 1 athlete,... funding the whole team kenya is still a strugle,
Kafrican
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the only thing we can do is improve their training facilities and have good management, treat them well and pray for the best
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They should be glad that they walk away with any money at all, before Kibaki came into the fray there never used to be any cash prize for winning but he introduced and Uhuru kept it going. Kenya can never compete with countries like Bahrain or Qatar when it comes to remuneration; there will always be better countries. But if you thought it was a Kenyan thing, think again. The world has woken up to the fact that they may have to buy talent to excel in Olympics. Look at Turkey, USA, Britain, Portugal and tell me where the influx of all those black athletes came from. Has anyone noted that the American team has a Nigerian woman? Did anyone notice the influx of Chinese ancestry athletes in games like table tennis?
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Funny how we from the comfort of our living rooms complain about the chick who decided to run for Bahrain, but go mum when we do nothing or very little to uplift them in the first place. She went to a country that fetes her achievements, regardless of her origins and heck, they might even name a street after her. In exchange, they gave her a hefty sum and a lifetime stipend (peanuts by their standards).She doesn't even have to be called Hawa abdallah suleiman. Not a bad deal if you ask me. We don't even take good care of our sporting legends while active, how are young uns going to be motivated. Anyone remember Bernard Lagat if USA?
Many African nations quash the can do spirit out of their citizens, yaani sheeeedaa tupu. The State sucks you emotionally dry from birth, its a wonder many can reach Olympic athletic prowess, even harder to imagine they can win. Take Nigeria for instance. Just before the games, they issued a circular, asking all their Olympians to fund themselves, so most began go fund me campaigns and accounts. Imagine!!!