President William Ruto has congratulated world record holder Beatrice Chebet for winning her second gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The accomplished athlete, who recently triumphed in the Women’s 5,000m race, has made history as Kenya’s first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the 10,000m event. She is also the first athlete to secure two individual gold medals at the Olympics.
In a post on his official X account on Saturday, August 10, 2024, the president expressed pride in Chebet’s remarkable achievement, celebrating her outstanding double Olympic gold victory.
“Congratulations Beatrice Chebet for winning the Women’s 10,000m race. We are proud of your spectacular Double Olympic Gold — the first for an individual athlete at the Paris 2024!” he wrote.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also joined his boss in congratulating the athlete.
In a post shared, the DP who described Chebet as a champion, expressed gratitude to the athlete saying her top-drawer performance has cemented her name in the history of the Olympics.
“Beautiful run, scintillating win! Congratulations, Beatrice Chebet, for winning the 10,000m race at the Paris Olympics, bringing home the second gold medal. We are extremely grateful for your top-drawer performance that has forever cemented your two heroic wins at these games in the annals of Olympics history. You are a hero, our Champion,” the DP said.
Azimio a Umoja – One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga also congratulated the athlete describing her performance as a fantastic achievement.
“Congratulations to Beatrice Chebet for a brilliant performance in the 10,000 metres, securing Kenya its second gold medal of these Olympics! A fantastic achievement on her second gold medal—Hongera!” Raila said.
Congratulations to Beatrice Chebet for a brilliant performance in the 10,000 metres, securing Kenya its second gold medal of these Olympics! A fantastic achievement on her second gold medal—Hongera! pic.twitter.com/cLRBPQZDbs
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) August 9, 2024
