Kenya Wins 15th World Athletics Championship In China
Kenya has made history by winning the 15th International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) world championship in Beijing, China that came to a close on Sunday August 30.
Kenya led the pack with 7 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals.
Asbel Kiprop capped the seventh gold medal and became the first Kenyan to win a hat trick in men’s 1,500m in 3 minutes 34.40 seconds.
Kiprop's team mate Elijah Manangoi took the silver in 3:34.63 and Morocco's Abdelaati Iguider threw himself across the line to secure the bronze in 3:34.67.
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The other Kenyan winners include:
GOLD MEDALS:
Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot – 10,000 Metres
Ezekiel Kemboi – 3000 Metres Steeplechase
Nicholas Bett – 400 Metres Hurdles
David Lekuta Rudisha – 800 Metres
Julius Yego – Javelin Throw
Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi – 3000 Metres Steeplechase
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SILVER MEDALS:
Geoffrey Kipsang Kamworor – 10,000 Metres
Conseslus Kipruto – 3000 Metres Steeplechase
Faith Chepngetich Kipyegon – 1500 Metres
Caleb Mwangangi Ndiku – 5000 Metres
BRONZE MEDALS:
Paul Kipngetich Tanui – 10,000 Metres
Brimin Kiprop Kipruto – 3000 Metres Steeplechase
Eunice Jepkoech Sum – 800 Metres
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Since the modern day world athletics championship first held in 1983 Kenya has so far collected 145 gold, 94 silver and 78 bronze medals.
Jamaica finished second overall with 7 gold, 2 silver and 3 bronze while United States of America came third with 5 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze.