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Kenyan born turned Bahraini national Ruth Jebet and her father Joel Murei displays her Gold Medal that she won in the 3000M Steeplechase during the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Jebet landed at the Eldoret International Airport before she went to be hosted for a party at their home in Nandi County. The Bahraini beat Kenyan athletes in the water and barrier race. 19-08-2016. PHOTOS BY: KEVIN TUNOI
Ruth Jebet, the Kenyan-born 3,000 metres steeplechase Olympics gold medalist jetted into the country from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to a warm reception from family, friends and athletes.
The 19-year old from Chepkemel village in Nandi County, who won the gold for Bahrain landed at Eldoret International Airport at 3pm to a rousing welcome from a crowd that had waited patiently to have a glimpse of the champion.
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