Beatrice Chebet wins gold in the women’s 5000m final at Paris 2024.
Faith Kipyegon is reinstated to silver after a successful appeal against disqualification.
In the thrilling women’s 5000m final at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Beatrice Chebet raised the Kenyan flag high by clinching the gold medal with a time of 14:28.56. Faith Kipyegon, also from Kenya, initially finishing second, faced disqualification for allegedly obstructing Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay.
The disqualification, which occurred due to a supposed interference with two laps remaining, was later overturned after an appeal revealed that the contact was initiated by Tsegay. Kenya’s team officials, led by Milka Chemos, Bernard Ouma, and Team Manager Peter Angwenyi, successfully appealed and won Kipyegon’s case. Kipyegon
Kipyegon expressed relief and gratitude upon her reinstatement, assuring her dedication to fair competition and sportsmanship. The reinstatement so Kipyegon receive the silver medal she rightfully earned.