Athletics

Kenya reveals Paris Olympics Marathon teams

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (C) competes in the men's marathon final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Sapporo on August 8, 2021. (Photo: Charly TRIBALLEAU/AFP)

By Rama Mohammed | Thursday, April 4, 2024

The final three and two reserves will be announced a day to the olympics

Kenya has finalized its men's and women's marathon teams for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Led by marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, the men's roster includes Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich, Benson Kipruto, Timothy Kiplagat, and Alexander Mutiso.

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Here is the trimmed down list of 5 Kenyan men 🇰🇪 named by Athletics Kenya for the @Paris2024 games. pic.twitter.com/1DgMHYaEco
— Lynne Wachira (@WachiraLynne) April 4, 2024

Meanwhile, the women's team features world-record holder Brigid Kosgei, alongside Hellen Obiri, Ruth Chepngetich, Rosemary Wanjiru, Sharon Lokedi, and Peres Chepchirchir.

PARIS 2024 WOMEN’S MARATHON TEAM!🫶💃🏽
6️⃣ Women!

We’re bringing the whole team to ROAR, and Sweep the PODIUM!😎
This is US!
This is #TeamKenya! pic.twitter.com/4lNmFwFhgJ
— TeamKenya (@OlympicsKe) April 4, 2024

However, notable exclusions from the men's team include Bernard Kiprop Koech and Titus Kipruto, despite their strong performances in prestigious events like the London and Chicago Marathons. In the women's category, Joycilline Jepkosgei and Selev Chepyego Kaptich were also left out, despite their consistent showings in competitions.

The final three athletes and two reserves in each category will be announced just a day before the Olympics commence.

Final Teams

Men

Eliud Kipchoge

Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich

Benson Kipruto

Timothy Kiplagat

Alexander Mutiso

Women

Hellen Obiri

Brigid Kosgei

Ruth Chepngetich