kenya’s representatives at the African Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon have made the country proud by collecting a total of 19 medals.
Kenya’s athletes displayed unparalleled prowess, successfully defending their title as the “Athletics Kings of Africa.”
History making Julius Yego earned his fifth continental javelin title at the final day of Africa Championships with Kenya.
Yego, the 2015 World Champion, led the charge by winning his fifth African javelin title with a throw of 80.24 meters, reaffirming his status Africa’s javelin king.
Meanwhile, the men’s 4x400m relay team, comprising David Sanayiek, Kelvin Kipkorir, Zablon Ekwam, and Boniface Mweresa, took home the silver medal, finishing just behind Botswana. Zambia claimed the bronze, rounding out a fiercely competitive race.
In the women’s 1500m final, Caroline Nyaga delivered a strong finish to secure the silver medal, adding to Kenya’s impressive medal tally. In the men’s 1500m final, Brian Komen took gold and Boaz Kiprugut secured bronze, showcasing Kenya’s continued dominance in middle-distance events.
Leah Jeruto persevered through the rain to win bronze in the women’s 3000m steeplechase with a time of 9:36.33. Uganda’s Loise Chepkemoi clinched gold, while Ethiopia’s Alemnat Wale took silver, underscoring the strong competition from East African neighbors.
Kenya’s athletes continued their exceptional performance at the African Athletics Championships in Douala, Cameroon, with notable achievements in various events:
– Sarah Moraa and Lilian Odira shone in the women’s 800m, capturing gold and silver, respectively.
– In the 10,000m race, Roncer Kipkorir Konga secured a bronze medal, while Joseph Kiptum and Francis Abong finished in the top five. Ethiopia’s Nibret Melak and Gemechu Dida took gold and silver.
This year, the Kenyan team successfully defended their overall title, which they won in 2022 in Mauritius. They amassed a total of 23 medals, comprising:
– 10 gold
– 5 silver
– 8 bronze
This impressive medal haul ensured that Kenya once again topped the medal table, reinforcing their status as the athletics powerhouse of Africa.
