Kenya Deputy President Welcomes Home the World Beaters

Kenya Deputy President William Samoei Ruto was at the JKIA on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 to welcome Team Kenyan from Beijing China after a successful 15th edition of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) world championship.

The DP hailed the athletes for their over expectation performance in Beijing: “you have made Kenya name to stand out from the others, you have made history in the whole world. Kenya is magical, Kenya is a country of tremendous opportunities.We have always done well but this is exceptional,
Asanteni sana"
Julius Yego made history for Kenya and Africa as whole when he clinched the gold medal in the Javelin category.He has ushered in a new era with the third longest throw ever of 92.72 metres to become the first Kenyan to win javelin gold at the World Championships, it was also the first ever medal for Kenya in field events.

Another big win was Nicholas Bett who also made history winning in world championship by winning the shortest ever race won by a Kenyan by clocking 47.79 seconds to grab gold medal in the 400 meters hurdles.
 The president is expected to host the athletes at State House on Thursday, September 3, 2015.

Kenya Deputy President maintaing the momwntum from Beijing of winning by running towards the arrival of Team Kenya

Hassan Wario, the cabinet secretary of sports was also at JKIA running to be the first person to usher in the Kenyan team .

DP William Ruto with Julius Yego gold medal winner in Javelin

 

 

Kenya had 16 medals followed by Jamaica with 12 and USA 18. The Kenyan gold medal winners are :  Vivian Jepkemoi Cheruiyot – 10,000 Metres Ezekiel Kemboi – 3000 Metres Steeplechase Nicholas Bett – 400 Metres Hurdles David Lekuta Rudisha – 800 Metres Julius Yego – Javelin Throw Hyvin Kiyeng Jepkemoi – 3000 Metres Steeplechase and Asbel Kiprop 1,500 meters.

DP and CS Wario admirinf gold medal won by Bett in 400m

All hail the champ: Ruto on on one with Asbel Kiprop. Bronze medalists are: Paul Kipngetich Tanui – 10,000 Metres, Brimin Kiprop Kipruto – 3000 Metres Steeplechase, Eunice Jepkoech Sum – 800 Metres.

Senator Mike Sonko and Kipchumba Murkomen were also present to welcome the IAAF 2015 winners. 

 

 

Pictures courtesy of DPPS.