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World 1,500m and Mile record holder Faith Kipyegon has reacted to overwhelming support from Kenyans after her 5000m disqualification was overturned.
Faith Kipyegon awoke to a wave of support from her fellow Kenyans following a dramatic turn of events at the Paris Olympics.
Just hours after a controversial disqualification in the 5000m race was overturned Kipyegon is turning her focus to the upcoming 1500m semifinals, ready to continue her legacy on the track.
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23:00 - 05.08.2024
Beatrice Chebet wins Kenya's first gold medal at Paris Olympics as Faith Kipyegon is disqualified
Beatrice Chebet won Kenya's first gold medal at the Paris Olympics after a great victory past favourite Faith Kipyegon with the world champion losing silver over a track offence.
Early Tuesday morning, social media platforms were abuzz with messages of encouragement and admiration for the runner's steadfastness in the face of adversity.
The community support seems to have bolstered her spirits, providing her with renewed energy to compete in her signature event, the 1500m, where she is the defending champion.
"To be honest, I feel tired after last night but I am feeling good. This is a different race and my traditional race. My focus is fully on making Kenyans proud. I have no comment after yesterday as it was hard. This is sport and I am Faith, I’ve always participated fairly and all in all I am now focused on 1500m. I have to keep going, It will be beautiful," Kipyegon stated.
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02:10 - 06.08.2024
Paris 2024: How Faith Kipyegon's disqualification appeal reinstated her silver medal glory in 5000m
Faith Kipyegon's disqualification in the 5000m at Paris 2024 was overturned reinstating her as the silver medalist after an appeal.
Initially disqualified for obstruction in the 5000m, an appeal by Kenyan officials reversed the decision.
Kipyegon detailed the incident, emphasizing her commitment to fair play.
“I was in front and she tried to come in front and I told her (please) you will push me inside, come slowly I will excuse you and she kept pushing and she put me in an awkward situation. I did not push anyone,” Kipyegon recounted.
Kipyegon's focus now sharply turns to the 1500m races where the first round saw her place fourth in her heat.
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13:53 - 06.08.2024
Paris Olympics: Faith Kipyegon joined by Susan Ejore & Nelly Chepchirchir after a slow 1500m race
Double Olympics champion Faith Kipyegon opted for a slow race as she qualified for the 1,500m semi-final with compatriots Susan Ejore and Nelly Chepchirchir also sealing a ticket.
Joining her in the 1,500m semifinals are two more Kenyans, Susan Ejore and Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon.
Ejore placed third in her heat with a commendable time of 3:59.01, showcasing her capability and setting the stage for a competitive semifinal.
Chepngetich, on the other hand, won her heat impressively, recording a time of 4:02.67 and demonstrating that the Kenyan team is a formidable force in middle-distance running.
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