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Sumgong becomes first Kenyan woman to win Olympic marathon gold

By Bismarck Mutahi | Aug. 15, 2016
Kenya's Jemima Jelagat Sumgong celebrates her victory as she crosses the finish line of the Women's Marathon during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games PHOTO: COURTESY

Sumgong makes history as first Kenyan woman to win top Olympic marathon medal on Day 10 of competition

Kenya‘s long wait for an Olympic gold in women marathon is now over.

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