President William Ruto has led the nation in congratulating World Record holder Beatrice Chebet after she won a second gold medal during the Paris Olympics 2024.
The seasoned athlete who won the Women’s 5,000m race a few days ago, made history becoming Kenya’s first woman to win an Olympic Gold medal in the 10,000m race. She is also the first athlete to win two individual gold medals at the Olympics.
Taking to his official X account on Saturday, August 10, 2024, the president congratulated the athlete saying the country is proud of her spectacular double Olympic gold.
“Congratulations Beatrice Chebet for winning the Women’s 10,000m race. We are proud of your spectacular Double Olympic Gold — the first for an individual athlete at the Paris 2024!” he wrote.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also joined his boss in congratulating the athlete.
In a post shared, the DP who described Chebet as a champion, expressed gratitude to the athlete saying her top-drawer performance has cemented her name in the history of the Olympics.
“Beautiful run, scintillating win! Congratulations, Beatrice Chebet, for winning the 10,000m race at the Paris Olympics, bringing home the second gold medal. We are extremely grateful for your top-drawer performance that has forever cemented your two heroic wins at these games in the annals of Olympics history. You are a hero, our Champion,” the DP said.
Azimio a Umoja – One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga also congratulated the athlete describing her performance as a fantastic achievement.
“Congratulations to Beatrice Chebet for a brilliant performance in the 10,000 metres, securing Kenya its second gold medal of these Olympics! A fantastic achievement on her second gold medal—Hongera!” Raila said.
Congratulations to Beatrice Chebet for a brilliant performance in the 10,000 metres, securing Kenya its second gold medal of these Olympics! A fantastic achievement on her second gold medal—Hongera! pic.twitter.com/cLRBPQZDbs
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) August 9, 2024
Other leaders including Sports and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen, his Public Service counterpart Justin Muturi and Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru among others also shared congratulatory messages to the athlete.
Congratulations, Beatrice Chebet, on your stunning triumph in the 10,000m Women's Finals!
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) August 9, 2024
Your phenomenal victory, coming hot on the heels of your gold medal in the 5,000m race, has etched your name in the annals of history as one of Africa's finest.
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