Kenya at the 2024 Summer Olympics
| Kenya at the 2024 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | KEN |
| NOC | National Olympic Committee of Kenya |
| in Paris, France 26 July 2024 – 11 August 2024 | |
| Competitors | 72 in 6 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Kenya is scheduled to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris from 26 July to 11 August 2024.
Competitors
The following is the list of number of competitors in the Games.
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| Fencing | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Judo | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Rugby sevens | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Swimming | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Total | 38 | 34 | 72 |
Athletics
Kenyan track and field athletes achieved the entry standards for Paris 2024, either by passing the direct qualifying mark (or time for track and road races) or by world ranking, in the following events (a maximum of 3 athletes each):[1]
- Key
- Note–Ranks given for track events are within the athlete's heat only
- Q = Qualified for the next round
- q = Qualified for the next round as a fastest loser or, in field events, by position without achieving the qualifying target
- NR = National record
- N/A = Round not applicable for the event
- Bye = Athlete not required to compete in round
- Track and road events
- Men
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Ferdinand Omanyala | 100 m | — | |||||||
| Zablon Ekwam | 400 m | ||||||||
| Emmanuel Wanyonyi | 800 m | ||||||||
| Wycliffe Kinyamal | |||||||||
| Koitatoi Kidali | |||||||||
| Reynold Cheruiyot | 1500 m | ||||||||
| Daniel Munguti | |||||||||
| Timothy Cheruiyot | |||||||||
| Jacob Krop | 5000 m | — | |||||||
| Edwin Kurgat | |||||||||
| Ronald Kwemoi | |||||||||
| Daniel Mateiko | 10000 m | — | |||||||
| Nicholas Kipkorir | |||||||||
| Bernard Kibet | |||||||||
| Wiseman Mukhobe | 400 m hurdles | ||||||||
| Amos Serem | 3000 m steeplechase | — | |||||||
| Simon Koech | |||||||||
| Abraham Kibiwott | |||||||||
| Eliud Kipchoge | Marathon | — | |||||||
| Benson Kipruto | |||||||||
| Alexander Mutiso Munyao | |||||||||
| Samuel Gathimba | 20 km walk | — | |||||||
- Women
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Mary Moraa | 800 m | ||||||||
| Naomi Korir | |||||||||
| Lilian Odira | |||||||||
| Faith Kipyegon | 1500 m | ||||||||
| Nelly Chipchirchir | |||||||||
| Susan Ejore | |||||||||
| Faith Kipyegon | 5000 m | — | |||||||
| Beatrice Chebet | |||||||||
| Margaret Kipkemboi | |||||||||
| Lilian Kisait | 10000 m | — | |||||||
| Margaret Kipkemboi | |||||||||
| Beatrice Chebet | |||||||||
| Faith Cherotich | 3000 m steeplechase | — | |||||||
| Beatrice Chepkoech | |||||||||
| Jackline Chepkoech | |||||||||
| Peres Jepchirchir | Marathon | — | |||||||
| Sharon Lokedi | |||||||||
| Hellen Obiri | |||||||||
- Mixed
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeit | Rank | Zeit | Rank | ||
| David Sanayek Kapirante Boniface Ontuga Mweresa Kelvin Sane Tauta Mercy Chebet Veronica Kamumbe Mutua Maureen Nyatichi Thomas |
4 × 400 m relay | ||||
- Field events
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Julius Yego | Men's javelin throw | ||||
Fencing
Kenya entered one fencer into the Olympic competition, marking the country's debut in the sport. Alexandra Ndolo secured her quota places in women's épée events, after nominated as the highest ranked individual fencer, eligible for African zone through the release of the FIE Official ranking for Paris 2024.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 64 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final / BM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score |
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Rank | ||
| Alexandra Ndolo | Women's épée | |||||||
Judo
Kenya qualified one judoka for the following weight class at the Games. Zeddy Cherotich (women's heavyweight, 78 kg) got qualified via continental quota based on Olympic point rankings.
| Athlete | Event | Round of 64 | Round of 32 | Round of 16 | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Repechage | Final / BM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
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Rank | ||
| Zeddy Cherotich | Women's –78 kg | ||||||||
Rugby sevens
- Summary
| Team | Event | Pool round | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final / BM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Opposition Result |
Rank | ||
| Kenya men's | Men's tournament |  Argentinien |
 Australien |
 Samoa |
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Men's tournament
Kenya national rugby sevens team qualified for the Olympics by winning the gold medal and secured the only available spots through the 2023 Africa Men's Sevens in Harare, Zimbabwe.[3]
- Team roster
Kenya's squad of 12 players was named on 2 July 2024. Additionally, Festus Shiasi and Denis Abukuse were named as traveling reserves.[4][5]
Head coach: Kevin Wambua
| No. | Player | Date of birth (age) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Okoth | 28 April 2000 (aged 24) |
| 2 | Lamec Ambetsa | 27 January 2000 (aged 24) |
| 3 | George Ooro | 3 March 2000 (aged 24) |
| 4 | Vincent Onyala | 10 December 1996 (aged 27) |
| 5 | Brian Tanga | 19 September 1995 (aged 28) |
| 6 | Kevin Wekesa | 7 August 2000 (aged 23) |
| 7 | Tony Omondi (c) | 26 March 1995 (aged 29) |
| 8 | Herman Humwa | 8 November 1995 (aged 28) |
| 9 | Samuel Asati | 14 March 1999 (aged 25) |
| 10 | Nigel Amaitsa | 26 May 2002 (aged 22) |
| 11 | Patrick Odongo | 20 March 2002 (aged 22) |
| 12 | Chrisant Ojwang | 15 December 1998 (aged 25) |
| 13 | Denis Abukuse | 4 February 1999 (aged 25) |
- Group stage
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australien
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 64 | 35 | +29 | 9 | Advance to Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Argentinien
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 73 | 46 | +27 | 7 | |
| 3 | Samoa
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 49 | +3 | 5 | |
| 4 |  Kenia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 78 | −59 | 3 |
Source: World Rugby
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head result; 3) Point difference; 4) Points scored.
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Head-to-head result; 3) Point difference; 4) Points scored.
| 24 July 2024 16:00 |
| Argentinien | 31–12 | Kenia |
| Try: Fraga (2) 7' m, 8' c Elizalde 10' c González 14' c Moneta 15' m Con: Pellandini (2/3) 8', 12' Mare (1/1) 14' | World Rugby | Try: Ojwang 4' c Wekesa 9' m Con: Mboya (1/2) 5' |
| Stade de France, Paris Attendance: 69,000[6][7] Referee: AJ Jacobs (South Africa) |
| 24 July 2024 19:00 |
| Australien | 21–7 | Kenia |
| Try: Turner 1' c Lawson 6' c Toole 13' c Con: Roache (3/3) 1', 7', 13' | World Rugby | Try: Mboya 3' c Con: Mboya (1/1) 3' |
| Stade de France, Paris Attendance: 69,000[6][7] Referee: Paulo Duarte (Portugal) |
| 25 July 2024 14:00 |
| Samoa | 26–0 | Kenia |
| Try: Opetai 3' m Scanlan 8' c Apelu Maliko 14' c Onosai 16' c Con: Falaniko (1/2) 9' Maiava (1/1) 14' Leitufia (1/1) 17' | World Rugby |
| Stade de France, Paris Attendance: 70,000[8] Referee: Reuben Keane (Australia) |
Swimming
Kenya sent two swimmers to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Semifinal | Final | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeit | Rank | Zeit | Rank | Zeit | Rank | ||
| Ridhwan Abubakar | Men's 400 m freestyle | ||||||
| Maria Brunlehner | Women's 50 m freestyle | ||||||
Volleyball
Indoor
- Summary
| Team | Event | Group stage | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final / BM | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opposition Score |
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Rank | Opposition Score |
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Rank | ||
| Kenya women's | Women's tournament |  Brasilien
|
 Polen
|
 Japan
|
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Women's tournament
Kenya's women's volleyball team qualified for the Olympics by finishing as the top-ranked African nation in the June 2024 edition of the FIVB World Rankings.[9]
- Team roster
The roster was announced on 9 July 2024.[10]
Head coach: Japheth Munala[11]
- 1 Esther Mutinda S
- 2 Veronica Oluoch OH
- 3 Pamella Owino OP
- 4 Leonida Kasaya OH
- 6 Belinda Barasa MB
- 7 Emmaculate Misoki S
- 8 Trizah Atuka (c) MB
- 11 Loise Simiyu OP
- 13 Juliana Namutira OH
- 15 Lorine Kaei MB
- 16 Agripina Kundu L
- 19 Edith Mukuvilani MB
- Group play
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | Pts | SW | SL | SR | SPW | SPL | SPR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brasilien
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0 | MAX | 238 | 165 | 1.442 | Quarter-finals |
| 2 | Polen
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1.500 | 244 | 230 | 1.061 | |
| 3 | Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 0.667 | 226 | 224 | 1.009 | |
| 4 | Kenia
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.000 | 136 | 225 | 0.604 |
| 29 July 2024 13:00 |
Brasilien
|
3–0 | Kenia
|
South Paris Arena 1, Paris Attendance: 9,275 Referees: Wang Ziling (CHN), Juraj Mokrý (SVK) |
| (25–14, 25–13, 25–12) P2 Report | ||||
| 31 July 2024 21:00 |
Polen
|
3–0 | Kenia
|
South Paris Arena 1, Paris Attendance: 9,447 Referees: Angela Grass (BRA), Wael Kandil (EGY) |
| (25–14, 25–17, 25–15) P2 Report | ||||
| 3 August 2024 13:00 |
Japan
|
3–0 | Kenia
|
South Paris Arena 1, Paris Attendance: 9,439 Referees: Hamid Al-Rousi (UAE), Angela Grass (BRA) |
| (25–17, 25–22, 25–12) P2 Report | ||||
References
- ^ "Athletics at Paris 2024: The entry standards". International Olympic Committee. 20 December 2022. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
- ^ Kenya's Athletics Team for Paris Olympics 2024: Full list of qualified athletes from Olympic Trials ft. Ferdinand Omanyala https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/kenya-s-athletics-team-for-paris-olympics-2024-full-list-of-qualified-athletes-from-olympic-trials-ft-ferdinand-omanyala/ar-BB1ok3z2?ocid=BingNewsSearch
- ^ "Kenya win Africa Men's Sevens to earn Paris 2024 rugby place". Inside The Games. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Mumbi, Wambui (3 July 2024). "Shujaa Squad Announced for the 2024 Paris Olympics". Kenya Rugby. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ worldrugby.org. "Kenya - Rugby Sevens Olympic Games Paris 2024 | World Rugby". www.world.rugby. Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b Martel, Clément (25 July 2024). "Paris 2024: A festive first day in rugby sevens, yet short of blue sparkles". Le Monde. Groupe Le Monde. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Record crowd as rugby sevens gets Olympic Games Paris 2024 off to a flying start". world.rugby. World Rugby. 24 July 2024. Archived from the original on 25 July 2024.
- ^ "JO Paris 2024 : énorme bronca à l'entrée des Argentins puis un stade de France en feu pour la qualification de l'équipe de France à 7" [Paris 2024 Olympics: a huge roar as the Argentinians enter the stadium, then a blaze at the Stade de France as the French 7-a-side team qualify]. Le Figaro (in French). Groupe Figaro. 25 July 2024. Archived from the original on 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Paris 2024: Women's volleyball national teams qualified". volleyballworld.com. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Kenya Volleyball Olympic Games Paris 2024". Volleyball World. 9 July 2024. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Team roster: Kenya" (PDF). Olympics.com. 26 July 2024. Retrieved 26 July 2024.