Beatrice Chebet, a double Paris Olympics champion who bagged gold medal wins in both the 5,000m and 10,000m races will be the most paid kenyan athlete after the Paris 2024 Olympics with multiple millions.
According to reports Beatrice Chebet is guaranteed a total of Ksh19 million from the Paris Olympics, coming from World Athletics and the Kenyan government for her double golds at the events.
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Reports indicate that the global athletics governing body will be rewarding gold medallists with $50,000 (Ksh6.5 million) while the Ministry of Sports will reward each gold medallist with Ksh3 million while silver will attract Ksh2 million as bronze medallists take home Ksh1 million.
Chebet will be guaranteed a total of Ksh9.5 million from the World Athletics making her the highest earner from Team Kenya as no other athlete has won two gold medals like she did.
The two time Paris 2024 Olympics champion will also attract huge bonuses from sponsors and endorsements alike making her the highest paid athlete in this year’s athletics from team Kenya.
“I’m dedicating this medal to all Kenyans. I just want to hear my country is proud. This was for you, you were in my mind and heart in every lap, I might have made history but I will sleep better knowing Wananchi wataenjoy the weekend.”
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Other kenyans who won medals in the Paris 2024 Olympics games include Faith Kipyegon, Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Ronald Kwemoi, Faith Cherotich, Abraham Kibiwott, Mary Moraa, Benson Kipruto and Hellen Obiri.