Kenya’s Athletic Elites to Compete in Paris 2024 Olympics

Athletics Kenya has announced a squad of 35 athletes set to represent the nation at the 31st Olympic Games in Paris, France, from July 26th to August 11th this year.

The roster, which combines seasoned veterans with promising newcomers, was revealed on Saturday following the conclusion of the national trials held at Nyayo Stadium over two days.

Beatrice Chebet, the world record holder in the 10,000 meters, and Faith Kipyegon, a two-time Olympic champion, are the standout names on the team. Both athletes are set to compete in multiple events in Paris, with Chebet making her Olympic debut in the 10,000 and 5,000 meters, and Kipyegon defending her 1500 meters title while also competing in the 5,000 meters.

In the 1500 meters, Kipyegon will be joined by Susan Ejore and Nelly Chepchirchir. The men's 1500 meters team includes former world under-20 champion Raynold Kipkorir and 2019 World Champion Timothy Cheruiyot.

Mary Moraa, the reigning 800m World Champion, will compete in both the 400m and 800m events, teaming up with Lillian Odira in the latter.

The women's 3000 meters steeplechase team features former junior world champions Faith Cherotich and Jackline Chepkoech alongside world record holder Beatrice Chepkoech. On the men's side, former junior champions Amos Serem, Abraham Kibiwott, and Simon Koech will compete.

In the men's 5000 meters, the team comprises former junior champions Ronald Kwemoi, Jacob Krop, and Edwin Kurgat. Ferdinand Omanyala will represent Kenya in the 100 meters, while Wiseman Were and Zablon Ekwam will compete in the 400 meters and 400 meters hurdles, respectively.

World Silver Medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi will spearhead Kenya's quest for gold in the 800 meters, alongside two-time Commonwealth Champion Wycliff Kinyamal and rising star Koitatoi Kidali.

Here is the detailed lineup for Team Kenya:

100m men:

- Ferdinand Omanyala

400m Women:

- Mary Moraa

400m Hurdles:

- Wiseman Were

800m Women:*

- Lillian Odira

- Mary Moraa

800m Men:

- Emmanuel Wanyonyi

- Wycliff Kinyamal

- Koitatoi Kidali

1500m Men:

- Raynold Kipkorir

- Timothy Cheruiyot

1500m Women:

- Faith Kipyegon

- Nelly Chepchirchir

- Susan Ejore

3000m Steeplechase Women:

- Faith Cherotich

- Jackline Chepkoech

- Beatrice Chepkoech

3000m Steeplechase Men:

- Amos Serem

- Simon Koech

- Abraham Kibiwott

5000m Women:

- Faith Kipyegon

- Beatrice Chebet

5000m Men:

- Ronald Kwemoi

- Jacob Krop

- Edwin Kurgat

10,000m Women:

- Beatrice Chebet

- Lillian Kasait

- Margaret Chelimo

10,000m Men:

- Daniel Mateiko

- Nicholas Kipkorir

- Bernard Kibet

Marathon Women:

- Peres Jepchirchir

- Hellen Obiri

- Brigid Kosgei

- Sharon Lokedi (Reserve)

Marathon Men:

- Eliud Kipchoge

- Alexander Mutiso

- Benson Kipruto

- Timothy Kiplangat (Reserve)

 

More athletes may join the squad if they meet the qualifying standards by the deadline of June 30th.

The selected team has been handed over to the National Olympic Committee of Kenya and will commence residential training next Tuesday.