Updated Sat, August 20th 2016 at 00:07 GMT +3Bahrain’s 3,000m steeplechase Olympic champion Ruth Jebet and her father Joel Murey display the Gold Medal that she won in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Jebet landed at the Eldoret International Airport, yesterday to a rousing welcome. [PHOTO: KEVIN TUNOI/ STANDARDELDORET: Ruth Jebet, the Kenyan-born 3,000 metres steeplechase Olympics gold medalist jetted into the country from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to a warm reception from family, friends and athletes. Interestingly, she had the gold medal she won for Bahrain hanging on her chest as she narrated how she emerged the winner in the race. Mr Murey insisted that Jebet is still a Kenyan even though she represents another country in international races.

Source: Standard Digital August 19, 2016 21:08 UTC