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    "id": 1291408,
    "url": "https://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/1291408/?format=api",
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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    "speaker": {
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Mr. Speaker, Sir, I rise pursuant to Standing Order No.52(1) to make a Statement on an issue of general topical concern and national importance, namely, stunning performance by our athletes at the World Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia on Sunday, this week. Mr. Speaker, Sir, once again our athletes made us proud on Sunday when they topped the world medal table at the just concluded World Athletics Road Running Championship in Riga, Latvia. Our heroes and heroines brazed the sunny and breezy conditions to sweep the podiums of both the men's and women's half-marathons thus winning the team gold medals. They also won silver in the women's five kilometres, and bronze in the men's five kilometres and women's mile to become top of the world. Mr. Speaker, Sir, the gold hunt for Team Kenya was led by Sabastian Sawe and defending champion Peres Jepchirchir who both clinched the half marathon titles while Beatrice Chebet won the women’s five kilometres race. Peres Chepchirchir led a Kenyan podium sweep, with Margaret Chelimo finishing second and Catherine Relin finishing in third place. At the same time, the men also swept the podium where Sabastian Sawe led them ahead of compatriots Daniel Simiu Ebenyo and Samwel Nyamai Mailu enabling them to claim this men’s title for the 17th time. This was wonderful. Mr. Speaker, Sir, although Faith Kipyegon was beaten for the first time this season, she managed to win bronze in the women’s mile. She is a world record holder and has several world titles. Therefore, she is an inspiration to the upcoming athletes in Kenya and the world. We continue to celebrate her. I call upon the Senate Majority and Minority leaders to process the appearance of both Faith Kipyegon and Eluid Kipchoge to address the House. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I request this hon. House to set time for the world record beaters like Faith Kipyegon, Ferdinand Omanyala, Eluid Kipchoge, amongst others, to visit and"
}