The Kenyan runner coasted to a relatively comfortable first-place finish in the women's 5000-meter race with an impressive time of 14:28.56. The win, which was the East African nation's first medal in Paris, marked the first Olympic gold for the young athlete. Gudaf Tsegay of Team Ethiopia fights with Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon of Team Kenya during the Women's 5000m Final at the Stade de France on August 05, 2024. Source: Getty ImagesChebet, who recently set a world record in the 1000 meters, finished ahead of Faith Kipyegon on the track. A number of other Kenyan athletes at the Paris Olympics also have a chance of securing medals at the ongoing Games.
