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Kenya's Olympic stars pocket millions after Paris heroics

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Faith Kipyegon L and Beatrice Chebet display their medals they won in the Olympic Games Paris 2024 upon arrival in the Country at JKIA, Nairobi on August 13, 2024.[Samwel Ogor, Standard]

All gold medalists from the recent Paris Olympics will be awarded Sh3 million each, President William Ruto has announced.

This means Beatrice Chebet, who won both the 5000m and 10,000m, will receive Sh6 million. Meanwhile, Faith Kipyegon will receive Sh3 million for winning the 1500m race, and Emmanuel Wanyonyi will get Sh3 million for winning the 800m race.

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