For more than two hours. Kenyans took to various social media platforms to protest a move by Olympics officials to disqualify 1500M World record holder Faith Kipyegon.
Kipyegon was disqualified briefly for allegedly colliding with Ethiopian athlete during 5000M race, a race that she had claimed silver medal.
The decision to disqualify her and award Netherlands based athlete Hassan her silver medal prompted Kenya officials to file for appeal, which they successfully won.
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Kipyegon has been given her silver medal back. Something that has prompted Kipchumba Murkomen to join other Kenyans in celebrating the decision. He took to his X account to celebrate and thank athlete Kenya team for standing firm for Faith.
Faith can now rest and focus on upcoming 1500M race which she is expected to defend her tittle. We Wish her all the best.
” Appeal Done. Congratulations @Kipyegon_Faith. Well done TeamKenya for putting up a spirited fight. Justice has been done.” Posted Kipchumba Murkomen on his X account.
