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Kenya will be aiming to end a 36-year drought in the 5000m final during Saturday night’s thrilling Olympic race.
"Kenya’s Edwin Kurgat, Jacob Krop, and Ronald Kwemoi enter the 5000m final at the Paris Olympics, aiming to end their country’s 36-year wait for gold in this event."
The trio brings a powerful mix of experience, strategy, and speed to the race, ready to battle it out on the grandest stage of all.
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12:29 - 10.08.2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Titanic battle awaits as Faith Kipyegon takes on Gudaf Tsegay in women's 1500m final
The women's 1500m final will see Faith Kipyegon lock horns with Gudaf Tsegay, the Ethiopian runner who almost landed her in hot soup in the women's 5000m final.
However, standing in their way are some of the most formidable distance runners in the world, including Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet, both of whom are among the top contenders.
Jacob Krop leads the Kenyan charge with a personal best of 12:45.71, the second-fastest time among the finalists.
Although his season's best of 13:27.54 might seem modest, Krop’s prowess in a tactical race cannot be underestimated.
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12:43 - 10.08.2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Djamel Sedjati & Marco Arop set to ignite 800m final
Wanyonyi, Sedjati, and Arop headline a thrilling Olympic 800m final in Paris, set for an intense battle.
His ability to position himself well and unleash a powerful kick in the final laps could make all the difference in a race that is expected to be as much about strategy as it is about speed.
Edwin Kurgat, who has clocked a personal best of 12:57.52, adds another layer of depth to the Kenyan lineup.
Although Kurgat may not have the fastest time on paper, his consistency and competitive spirit, honed through years of racing at the highest level, make him a serious contender.
He is expected to be in the mix as the race heats up in the final laps, ready to capitalize on any openings that may arise.
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09:33 - 10.08.2024
Paris 2024 Olympics: How Emmanuel Wanyonyi plans to silence serial threat Djamel Sedjati in men's 800m final
Emmanuel Wanyonyi is aware of the tough opposition from Djamel Sedjati going into the final and has revealed how to tackle the Algerian who exploded to the global scenes courtesy of his mind-blowing times.
Ronald Kwemoi, with a season-best time of 13:02.56, rounds out the Kenyan trio.
Kwemoi’s form has been steady, and his tactical acumen could prove crucial in the latter stages of the race.
As a seasoned competitor with experience from the Rio 2016 Olympics, Kwemoi brings invaluable knowledge of what it takes to compete at this level.
His strength lies in his ability to read the race and make decisive moves when it matters most.
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09:10 - 10.08.2024
Beatrice Chebet reacts after historic 10,000m victory at Paris Olympics
Beatrice Chebet won a historic gold in the women's 10,000m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, achieving an Olympic double to make Kenyan history.
The absence of Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei, the reigning Olympic champion, and his compatriot Jacob Kiplimo opens the door for a new champion to emerge.
However, the field remains packed with talent, led by Ethiopia’s Hagos Gebrhiwet who boasts the fastest personal best in the field at 12:36.73.
Gebrhiwet’s world ranking of third reflects his status as a top contender, and his season-best time, which is closely aligned with his personal best, indicates that he is in peak form heading into the final.
Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen, with a personal best of 12:48.45, is another major threat.
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08:00 - 10.08.2024
Paris Olympics: Jepchirchir admits to tension ahead of title defense as Lokedi, Obiri look to make it marathon medal sweep
Peres Jepchirchir has explained why she is feeling tension ahead of her marathon defense at the Paris 2024 Olympics while teammates Sharon Lokedi and Hellen Obiri stay confident.
Ranked second in the world this year, Ingebrigtsen’s tactical genius and remarkable finishing speed make him one of the biggest names to watch.
Though his season's best of 13:14.36 is not as fast as others in the field, Ingebrigtsen’s reputation for delivering when it counts makes him a serious contender for the gold.
The USA’s Grant Fisher, with a personal best of 12:46.96 and a season best of 12:51.84, is another athlete to watch closely.
Ranked fifth in the world, Fisher’s consistency and ability to compete in the final meters make him a strong podium candidate.
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