Kenya marathoners reflect on podium sweep that never was
Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen (centre) receives part of the Team Kenya athletes at the JKIA after their arrival from the Paris Olympics on August 13, 2024.
Ethiopian-born Dutchwoman Sifan Hassan won gold in a time of 2:22.55, Ethiopian Tigist Assefa came second in 2:22:58 as Kenyan Hellen Obiri finished third with a personal best of 2:23:10.
Another Kenyan Sharon Lokedi who was a late inclusion to Team Kenya, came fourth in 2:23:14 Jepchirchir came 15th with a time of 2:26:51.
Former Olympic Marathon Champion Peris Jepchirchir is taking a step back to reassess her strategy and training after posting a disappointing 15th-place finish in the marathon in the just concluded 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France.
The three-time world half marathon champion was speaking on Tuesday night at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after jetting back to the country from the Paris Olympic together with gold medallists Beatrice Chebet (5,000m and 10,000) and Faith Kipyegon (1,500).
