Uhuru Rewards Kenyan Athletes Who Bagged Medals in Tokyo Olympics

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President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday, 16th August, received representatives of the triumphant Kenyan contingent to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics at State House.

During the meeting, President Kenyatta announced cash rewards of Sh1 million, Sh750,000 and Sh500,000 for Gold, Silver and Bronze medalists respectively.

The Head of State also announced a uniform token of Sh 200,000 for all athletes and officials, including the Paralympics team, participating in delayed Summer Games.

He further thanked the Olympians for their outstanding performances that saw Kenya top the African medal chart, and challenged the sporting fraternity to ensure the country continues to excel on the global stage.

Kenya finished 19th in the overall standings with a total of 10 medals – four gold, four silver and two bronze.

The United States of America took the first place with a total of 113 medals – 39 gold, 41 silver and 33 bronze while China came second with 88 medals (38 gold, 32 silver and 18 bronze).

Hosts Japan finished third with 58 medals – 27 gold, 14 silver and 17 bronze.

Gold Medalists

Emmanuel Korir – Men’s 800m
Faith Kipyegon – Women’s 1500m
Eliud Kipchoge – Men’s marathon
Peres Jepchirchir – Women’s marathon

Silver Medalists

Ferguson Rotich – Men’s 800m
Hellen Obiri – Women’s 5000m
Timothy Cheruiyot – Men’s 1500m
Brigid Kosgei – Women’s marathon

Bronze Medalists

Benjamin Kigen – Men’s 3000m steeplechase
Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi – Women’s 3000m steeplechase

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