Chebet Clinches 5,000m Gold for Kenya as Kipyegon Secures Silver in Dramatic Race

Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet triumphed in the women’s 5,000 meters at the Paris 2024 Olympics, securing gold in a thrilling race that saw her compatriot Faith Kipyegon initially disqualified but later reinstated to win silver.

Chebet, 24, delivered a stunning finish to cross the line in 14 minutes and 28.56 seconds. The race was marked by intense competition, particularly between Chebet and Kipyegon, the reigning world champion.

Kipyegon was initially stripped of her silver medal due to an alleged obstruction during a clash with Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay. However, after a successful appeal by the Kenyan team to World Athletics, Kipyegon’s silver medal was reinstated.

Kenya’s medal tally on Monday was bolstered by Mary Moraa’s performance in the women’s 800m final, where she earned a bronze medal. Ethiopia’s Tsige Duguma claimed silver, finishing behind Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson, who took gold.

The dramatic turn of events in the 5,000m race highlights the intense rivalry and high stakes at the Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing the strength and resilience of Kenyan athletes on the world stage.