{"id":177874,"date":"2024-05-03T04:25:03","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T04:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/03\/kenya-unveils-marathon-team-for-paris-2024-olympics\/"},"modified":"2024-05-03T04:25:03","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T04:25:03","slug":"kenya-unveils-marathon-team-for-paris-2024-olympics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/05\/03\/kenya-unveils-marathon-team-for-paris-2024-olympics\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenya Unveils Marathon Team for Paris 2024 Olympics"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"\"\"Olympic Marathon champions Eliud Kipchoge and Peres Jepchirchir headline the final Kenyan men\u2019s and women\u2019s marathon teams for this year\u2019s Summer Games in the French capital in July and August.<\/p>\n

In the men\u2019s team, two-time Olympic marathon champion Kipchoge will lead alongside Tokyo Marathon champion Benson Kipruto and newly-crowned London Marathon champion Alexander Munyao Mutiso, with Timothy Kiplagat named as a reserve.<\/p>\n

The women\u2019s category features defending champion Peres Jepchirchir, Olympic silver medalist Brigid Kosgei, and Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri, with Sharon Lokedi named as a reserve.<\/p>\n

Notably, Vincent Ngetich, Rosemary Wanjiru, and the 2019 world marathon champion Ruth Chepngetich have been dropped from the team.<\/p>\n

Expressing his gratitude, Kipchoge stated his enthusiasm for representing Kenya again as he sets his sights on making history by securing a third title.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m proud to have been selected to represent my country once again and as we start preparations for the games, the main thing is to be in good shape and run as team Kenya because that is not just a major marathon, but a championship that will bring glory to our country,\u201d<\/em> Kipchoge said on Wednesday after the team was named.<\/p>\n

\u201cKenya stands a chance to sweep all the medals\u201d<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Speaking from Eldoret, the Marathon legend emphasized that with proper preparations, Kenya stands a chance to sweep all the medals.<\/p>\n

\u201cSports is a profession and we need to show the upcoming generation that longevity is the key to a good running career. <\/em>I\u2019m just trying to show the youths that with discipline and good training, one can sustain his or her career for many years,\u201d<\/em> added Kipchoge.<\/p>\n

The athlete clinched his first Olympic marathon gold at the 2016 Rio Games in Brazil with a time of two hours, eight minutes, and 44 seconds. He defended his title at the Tokyo Games in 2021, clocking 2:08:38 in the race held in Sapporo.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Jepchirchir, aiming for a second Olympic crown, acknowledged the challenge of competing at the event where every athlete will be in top shape vying for podium positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe in teamwork and as we prepare for the games, we hope to be in good health and train hard ahead of the assignment. Individually, I\u2019m glad once again that I will be flying Kenya\u2019s flag high and my target is to defend my title. I have already started training because there is no time to celebrate,\u201d<\/em> she said.<\/p>\n

Handing over the team to the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K), Athletics Kenya President Jack Tuwei noted the difficulty in selecting the final team.<\/p>\n

NOC-K President Paul Tergat expressed confidence in the selected team, stating that Kenyans should anticipate a strong performance at the Olympic Games.<\/p>\n

The selection process for the men\u2019s team was further impacted by the tragic death of 24-year-old Kelvin Kiptum, who lost his life in a car crash this February.<\/p>\n

Kiptum had recently set the world record in the marathon (2:00:35) at the Chicago Marathon last October and was widely regarded as the next generational talent in marathon running.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a summary of the Kenyan Olympic marathon teams along with the athletes\u2019 personal bests:<\/p>\n

Kenya Women\u2019s Olympic Marathon Team:<\/p>\n

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  1. Peres Jepchirchir \u2013 Personal Best: 2:16:16 (London 2024)<\/li>\n
  2. Brigid Kosgei \u2013 Personal Best: 2:14:04 (Chicago 2019)<\/li>\n
  3. Hellen Obiri \u2013 Personal Best: 2:25:49 (New York City 2022) Alternate: Sharon Lokedi \u2013 Personal Best: 2:23:23 (New York City 2022)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Kenya Men\u2019s Olympic Marathon Team:<\/p>\n

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    1. Eliud Kipchoge \u2013 Personal Best: 2:01:09 (Berlin 2022)<\/li>\n
    2. Benson Kipruto \u2013 Personal Best: 2:02:16 (Tokyo 2024)<\/li>\n
    3. Alexander Munyao \u2013 Personal Best: 2:03:11 (Valencia 2023) Alternate: Timothy Kiplagat \u2013 Personal Best: 2:02:55 (Tokyo 2024)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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