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Former Olympic silver medallist Catherine Ndereba has shared how Kenya’s formidable marathon team can ensure a podium sweep at next year’s Paris Olympics
Two-time Olympic marathon silver medallist Catherine Ndereba feels the only way for Kenya to have a clean sweep in marathon at the 2024 Olympics is by ensuring those selected go to Paris ready to settle for any medal.
Kenya named a formidable provisional team of 10 women and as many men this month with the list set to be whittled down to five, three who will represent the country, and two reserves, in January before they embark on their Olympics preparations.
The men’s list has two-time winner Eliud Kipchoge, world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, Vincent Ngetich, second at the Berlin Marathon this year, Rotterdam Marathon runners-up Timothy Kiplagat, former Chicago and Boston Marathon champion Benson Kipruto, Bernard Koech, two-time New York Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor, Cyprian Kotut, 2022 London Marathon champion Amos Kipruto and Titus Kipruto.
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06:30 - 18.12.2023
ATHLETICS Marathon great Catherine Ndereba picks her side on Kiptum vs Kipchoge debate
Kenya’s marathon legend Catherine Ndereba has voiced her opinion regarding the raging debate on who between Kiptum and Kipchoge stands a better chance at the Paris Olympics
Defending champion Peres Jepchirchir headlines the women’s team that also has Boston and New York Marathon champion Hellen Obiri, former world record holder Brigid Kosgei, Tokyo Marathon champion Rosemary Wanjiru, former world champion Marathon Ruth Chepngetich, former world half marathon record holder Joycilline Jepkosgei, Sheila Chepkirui, Judith Jeptum Korir, Selly Chepyego and Sharon Lokedi, who won the New York Marathon last year.
While she has confidence in the entire list, Ndereba thinks they can all bring glory to the country if they are not going there thinking of just claiming gold.
“They are all potential medallists. Everybody here is capable of bringing a medal to the country. All of them have consistency which is key at this level,” Ndereba told Pulse Sports.
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07:38 - 16.12.2023
ATHLETICS Hellen Obiri reveals her main motivation towards Paris 2024 Olympics
Boston and New York Marathon champion Hellen Obiri has revealed the main reason she is determined to represent Team Kenya at next year’s Olympics in Paris
“Medals are only three and gold is only one so it is the responsibility of an individual to settle for any. I always used to say that when I go to a race, chances are 50-50. Either I win or lose and that is part of sports.”
Given the fiercely competitive nature of those on the list, it will be tough for any to settle for anything other than gold with some of them featuring in what could be their last Olympics, but it is hoped that they will put the country first.
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