Team Kenya concluded its track and field campaign at the Scotstoun Stadium yesterday with a strong final showing, capturing four medals on the closing day of action.
Mathew Kipsang set the tone for the Kenyan squad, restoring national pride by clinching gold in the men’s 5000m with a winning time of 13:23.61.
Australia’s Ky Robinson locked in silver in a time of 13:24.70, while India’s Gulveer Singh took bronze, in a time of 13:24.95.
“I had planned myself very well for this race and I could smell victory even before the start,” said Kipsang. “We had a plan with Cornelius and decided that we had to scheme a way of bringing the country a gold medal. Having graduated from the 1500m race, I still have a strong finishing kick and that’s what played to my advantage today. This medal has really motivated me and now I’m shifting focus to the World Championships next year and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.”