This archive report was first published on 31 August 2019.
On a golden evening in Rabat, Morocco, Kenyan athletes made a lasting impression at the African Games, securing five gold medals on the final day of track and field events on Friday, August 30, 2019.
Vanice Kerubo stole the show with an unexpected gold in the women's 400m hurdles, clocking 56.95 seconds to surpass Lamia Lhabz, who took silver in 56.97 seconds.
Just minutes later, Kenya swept the podium in the 5000m, with Robert Kiprop, Edward Zakayo, and Richard Kimunyan Yator claiming gold, silver, and bronze respectively.
Qualyne Kiprop added another gold to Kenya's tally in the women's 1500m, with Mary Kuria securing silver.
George Manangoi, the World Under-20 1500m champion, notched another gold in the men's 1500m, while Charles Simotwo took silver.
Olympic javelin silver medalist Julius Yego won gold in the men's javelin with a throw of 87.73m, with Alexander Kiprotich securing silver with a 77.50m throw.
Mathew Sawe, a two-time African High jump champion, settled for silver with a 2.15m jump, behind South Africa's Mpho Links, who cleared 2.20m.
