Kenya’s award-winning athlete, Faith Kipyegon, has addressed the media after landing in Kenya from the Paris Olympic Games.

Speaking to the press, Faith Kipyegon said that her biggest goal at the moment is to defend her 1500-meter title and make history. She also admitted that while the experience in Paris was amazing, some parts of it were a little bit disappointing and traumatic at the same time, because of the disqualification she received.

“I can’t say it was a disappointment, but it was a little bit traumatic. To have won silver and been given a DQ was like, What did I do? It really took all my energy, and I don’t know how to say it because it is still emotional.

I don’t know how I came out and performed the 1500-meter race the way I did and made history. But I really thank God and all the management that supported me, including my family.” Kipyegon said.

Kipyegon’s excitement was short-lived when she was disqualified from the games after recording a fantastic time of 14:29.60 to win silver in the women’s 5000m.

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This followed replays of the race that showed Kipyegon shoving away Tsegay, who seemed to be cutting in front of her during the 12-and-a-half lap race.

However, the silver was reinstated upon appeal by Team Kenya officials and further reviews of the race videos that showed the Ethiopian world 5000m record holder to be in the wrong.

Sharing how it felt when stepping on the podium to be recognized as the only three-time world 1500m champion woman who has ever done it, she said that it was indeed a motivation act, and knowing that she has inspired many girls and other generations out there makes her feel great and satisfied.

The team is set for a stately reception on Thursday at State House, courtesy of President William Ruto.