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Sumgong goes down in Kenya's history books as a fighter who ended country's heartache in women Olympic Marathon

Jemima Sumgong (KEN) of Kenya poses with her gold medal REUTERS

Her journey to the medal podium bears all the hallmarks of mankind's toughest race at Olympics- Marathon. First, NOCK's chaotic travel plans saw her left behind in Eldoret as Team Kenya departed Eldoret International Airport for Nairobi en route to Rio de Janeiro, a week ago.

Jemima Sumgong (KEN) of Kenya celebrates after winning the race REUTERS

Yet after 2:24.04 of pounding Rio de Janeiro tarmac under sweltering heat and humidity, Jemimah Sumgong ended Kenya's 60-year wait for a women gold medal at the Olympics.

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