Kenya has announced its 10,000m team for the Paris 2024 Olympics, featuring a strong lineup in both the men’s and women’s categories.
Beatrice Chebet and Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon champion Daniel Mateiko headline Kenya’s 10,000m team for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Chebet and Mateiko secured their spots on the team by winning the 25-lap race at the Prefontaine Classic, the Diamond League Meeting in Eugene, which served as the trials for Team Kenya’s 10,000m.
Kasait also made the cut to the Olympic team with her automatic second-place finish as a Kenyan, while Margaret Chelimo, the world cross country bronze medallist, was selected as the third athlete.
Meanwhile, it was evident that Mateiko would be on the men’s team, and he would be joined by Nicholas Kimeli. However, there was uncertainty about the third athlete, considering Daniel Simiu was seen as a favorite to win Kenya a medal.
At the Prefontaine Classic, Simiu stumbled and could not make it to the podium. Bernard Kibet, the athlete who finished third at the event, has been selected to round out the top three athletes.
The Women’s’ 10,000 meters squad for the Paris Olympics
– Beatrice Chebet (World Record Holder)
– Lillian Kasait
– Margaret Chelimo *
The men’s 10,000 meters squad for the Paris Olympics
-Daniel Mateiko (World Leader)
-Nicholas Kipkorir
– Bernard Kibet
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