September 1, 2023, Faith Kipyegon and Mary Moraa were awarded a prize of Sh2 million each for their outstanding gold medal victories in their respective events at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
The ceremony took place at the Talanta Hela Plaza in Upperhill, Nairobi. The presence of President William Ruto and the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports, and the Arts, Ababu Namwamba graced the event.
Moraa secured the 800m gold medal in a stunning upset, triumphing over the favored athletes Athing Mu and Keely Hodgkinson.
Kipyegon achieved remarkable success in Budapest, clinching gold medals in both the 1,500m and 5,000m races, culminating in a five-star performance.
