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US-based Kenyan runner Susan Ejore has opened up on a bold move she had to make and gamble for a spot in the Kenyan team to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Susan Ejore has explained how solely focusing on the 1500m saw her book a date with destiny at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games.
The US-based Kenyan runner tried making the team to the 2022 World Championships and Commonwealth Games but finished fourth in the 1500m at the trials to narrowly miss out on the team.
Ejore then tried her luck at the trials to the 2023 World Championships in Budapest, competing in the 800m but unfortunately finished fourth. She did not lose hope, however, as she returned to the Nyayo National Stadium for the Kenyan Olympic trials held early last month.
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Despite being a 1500m specialist, Kipyegon is the reigning world champion and record holder in the 5000m despite running just six career races in that event, and the iconic Cheruiyot has explained why.
Ejore could not believe her eyes as she crossed the finish line third to punch her ticket to Paris. She finished behind world record holder Faith Kipyegon and Nelly Chepchirchir.
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After securing the ticket, the 28-year-old could not hide her joy as she narrated her previous unfortunate results that denied her a chance to don the Kenyan jersey.
“I’m so grateful! It feels awesome because every time I come here I get position four, in 2022 and 2023 and this time I got three, I’m hoping to get into the Olympic team because it will be amazing and a blessing,” she said.
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Timothy Cheruiyot reveals struggles with injuries & overcoming challenges as he chases Olympic glory
Former world 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot has opened up on his struggles with injuries and his comeback plan to the top of the men's 1500m.
“I knew I had to relax and go as fast I could on my last lap. It means a lot to qualify since I have been working hard for this and I’m so glad that it’s coming together and I’m so happy,” she added.
Ejore noted that her main focus would be working on her finishing speed.
“I’m based in the US and I train in Arizona. I was an 800m runner and I had to change my event so I improved a lot in my strength and endurance and I’m still working on my finishing speed,” she added.
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Faith Kipyegon reveals main motivation behind joining Serena William's husband's women-only event
World record holder Faith Kipyegon has explained the main motivation behind joining Serena William's husband Alexis Ohanian's women-only track event.
Her recent race after the Olympic trials was the Diamond League Meeting in Paris, France where she finished sixth in a personal best time 3:57.26.
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