Jepkosgei backs Kenya marathon team for an Olympics podium sweep

Despite missing out on Team Kenya’s marathon party for the Paris 2024 Olympics, 2019, New York Marathon winner Joyciline Jepkosgei has backed Kenya for a podium sweep, terming her miss as an opportunity to seek a qualifying time for the next edition in Los Angeles, USA, in 2028.

Speaking after finishing third in the just concluded London Marathon, Jepkosgei has backed defending champion Peris Jepchirchir, Ruth Chepngetich, and former world record holder Brigid Kosgei, Boston marathon champion Hellen Obiri, Rosemary Wanjiru and Sharon Lokedi to deliver the goods for the country in Paris.

"All I have to do is work hard and make sure I will be part of the Kenyan team for the next Olympics, she said. Jepkosgei

Joyciline Jepkosgei says despite not being selected to be part of the Kenya team for this year’s Olympic games in Paris, she will be cheering for her compatriots.

The 2021 London Marathon champion who finished third on Sunday behind   winner Peris Jepchirchir  and   Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia said she was satisfied with the podium finish and will be working hard to improve  on her future performance .

“I was a tough rave and finishing in the podium is a great performance from me I am sure in the coming races, I will put in hard work in training and win the races,” stated Jepkosgei