Source: Getty ImagesFaith Kipyegon and Eliud Kipch0oge will lead Kenya's medal hunt at the Paris Games when athletics start this coming week. Kenya's best Olympic Games1988 Seoul Olympics - 5 gold medalsThis was the second time the Olympic Games were held in Asia following the 1964 Games in Tokyo, Japan. Paul Ereng won gold in the 800m, Julius Kariuki won the men's steeplechase, John Ngugi won Kenya's only gold in the 5000m, and Peter Rono won the 1500m. Kenya's Olympics historyTUKO.co.ke also reported on Kenya's history at the Olympic Games, from their debut in 1956 to their first medal in 1964. The East African nation won their first gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Games but boycotted the 1976 and 1980 Games.

Source: Daily Nation July 30, 2024 09:23 UTC