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    "id": 1299263,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Cherarkey",
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        "legal_name": "Cherarkey K Samson",
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    "content": "Thank you, 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; Kevin Kiptum shattering Marathon World Record in a staggering and superb performance at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, 9th October, 2023. Once again, our sports men and women have brought glory to our country this time through the new prince of marathon legendary maestro Kevin Kiptum who has shattered the world marathon record that was set by his compatriot, King Eliud Kipchoge of 2:01:09 that he set in 2022 at Berlin Marathon. Kevin Kiptum becomes the first human being to break the 2:01 barrier in competitive running, after shattering the record by 34 seconds by finishing at 2:00:35. This being his third Marathon, the 23-year-old had stormed the 2023 London Marathon which is among the five premium marathons in world at 2:01:25 only 16 seconds shy of Kipchoge’s record. This year’s Chicago Marathon provided the perfect stage for him to break the World record thus becoming the first time a world record has been set in Chicago since Moroccan Khalid Khannouchi’s exploits of 2:05:42 on October 24, 1999. At the time, Benson Kipruto of Kenya came second in 2:04:02 improving his personal best which he set at the same course last year. This achievement makes Kevin Kiptum the sixth Kenyan to hold the World Marathon record after Paul Tergat, Patrick Makau, Wilson Kipsang, Dennis Kimetto, and Eliud Kipchoge. I wish to urge both the majority and minority leaders to finish up on setting time for our world beaters to visit, including – Omanyala, Moraa, and Faith Kipyegon among others – and sometimes address the Senate on their greatest achievements that sometimes go unnoticed. By doing this, our Athletes who have continued to make us proud as a country at the international arena by flying our flag high always will feel appreciated and will be motivated to achieve even more. I continue to call upon the Ministry of Sports, Athletics Kenya (AK), and the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) to embrace openness and transparency during team selection for various teams representing Kenya in various competitions across the world – you saw Harambee Stars did well yesterday – and shun the alleged corrupt practices taking place during team and officials’ selection, payment of allowances, kits distribution as well as in addressing athletes welfare. The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard Services,Senate."
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