The Kenya national anthem was played twice on Sunday evening at the Citizens Stadium following a golden show from Peter Kariuki and Alice Chelangat in the half marathon at the ongoing 2026 World Masters Athletics championships in Daegu, South Korea.
Chelangat, 50, displayed a flawless performance in rainy conditions to take home a deserved gold medal in the women’s W45, clocking 1:23:57.
Gia Canali of USA settled for silver in a time of 1:27:24 while Morocco’s Fatima Zohra Maissour finished third respectively.
“This is a dream come true for me. I am happy for this win, I came well prepared though the field was tough. I am glad to have won my first gold medal in this championship and I hope to do well also in 1500m,” Chelangat said.
Peter Kariuki Wanjiri, 44, delivered a fine run from start to finish, brushing off his competitors to touch the finish tape in a time of 1:06:43 to win the men’s race.
The two medals take Kenya’s harvest to 15 medals in the championship including 11 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.
The 26th edition of the World Masters Athletics Championships began on August 22nd and is set to conclude on September 3rd.
Team Kenya Medal Summary (Daegu 2026)
Gold Medalists
Rosaline David – Women’s 5000m – 18:57.20
Florence Chepsoi – Women’s 5000m –
Eric hikuku – Men’s M50 10 km Race Walk – 49:35
Peter Kariuki Wanjiru Men’s M40 10,000m 1:14
Sylvia Chesebe – Women’s W35 800m – 2.09
Betty Chebet Mwei – Women’s W35 Discus (42.44)
Betty Chebet Mwei – Women’s Javelin W35 (41.51m)
Francis Bowen – Men’s 5000m M50
Paul Kipkorir – Men’s 5000 M40
Alice Chelangat – Women’s Half Marathon
Peter Kariuki – Men’s Half Marathon
Silver Medalists
Grace Kidake – Women’s W40 800 – 2.18.75
Lewnida Agatha Opiyo – Women’s 5000
Paul Kipsiele Koech – Men’s 1500m M40
Bronze Medalist
Caroline Kola – Women’s W65 Shotput
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