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"content": "Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir, for that direction and guidance. I rise pursuant to Standing Order No. 52 (1) to make a Statement on an issue of general concern topical and national importance namely, the shattering of the women’s only marathon world time record by Peres Jepchirchir in a staggering and superb performance at the London Marathon on Sunday 21st April, 2024. Peres Jepchirchir has once again brought glory to our country. This time through the London Marathon where she shattered the World Women's Marathon (WWM), title that was previously set by a compatriot Mary Keitany of two hours, seventeen minutes and zero one seconds, that she won in the same course at the 2017 London Marathon. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Peres broke the WWM record by 45 seconds, by finishing at two hours, sixteen minutes and sixteen seconds. She is the reigning Olympic marathon and three times World Half Marathon champion. This being her third victory in the world marathon majors, that is the New York Marathon in 2022 and the Boston Marathon in 2022. This year's London Marathon provided the perfect stage for athletes to shine with Joyciline Jepkosgei, finishing third in two hours, sixteen minutes and twenty-four seconds. Brigid Kosgei, came fifth in two hours, nineteen minutes and two seconds while Sheila Chepkirui was sixth in two hours, nineteen minutes and thirty-one seconds. Ruth Chepng’etich was two hours, twenty-four minutes and thirty-six seconds, making five Kenyan women athletes on the top 10 list. Mr. Speaker, Sir, in the men's marathon, Alexander Mutiso Munyao who was making his debut in the London as well as the Major World Marathon, pulled a surprise win in two hours, four minutes and four seconds as he warded off the legendary Ethiopian marathoner, Kenenisa Bekele to claim the title. Munyao had previously competed in the 2022 Valencia Marathon, finishing third in a race that was won by the world record holder Kevin Kiptum who, unfortunately, died a month ago. Munyao, thus seals a third consecutive win for Kenyans at the London Marathon. Congratulations to all of them. Mr. Speaker, Sir, it was also shameful to learn that our walking race team failed to reach Turkey, the venue of the World Athletics Championship, due to poor planning by the State Department for Sports and Ministry. The athletes were forced to sleep at Aragon International Airport for two days and were also detained by the police from Thursday 18th April, 2024 then flying back from Istanbul to Nairobi, on Saturday 20th April, 2024, without participating in the championship that took place on 21st April, 2024. Mr. Speaker, Sir, these athletes were detained and arrested by the police because of non-preparation by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports. It is very unfortunate and shameful. 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 and AudioServices, Senate."
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