Kip Keino Classic: Zablon Ekwam punches Paris ticket
Reading Time: 1min | Sat. 20.04.24. | 16:08
The qualifying time for men to the Games I set at 45 seconds
Zablon Ekwam celebrated two milestones in finishing fourth in the men's 400m at the fifth Kip Keino Classic held on Saturday 20 April at Nyayo Stadium.
A somewhat disappointing result at face value, it was, however, one of Ekwam's biggest races as he clocked 44.69 to book his ticket to Paris Olympics.
Ekwam Zablon ndani ya Paris 2024 Olympic Games 🤩🤩🇰🇪
— TeamKenya (@OlympicsKe) April 20, 2024
He finished 4th earning a personal best of 44.69 which serves him a ticket to Paris 2024 #TeamKenya #HesabikaNaMabingwa
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The time was also a personal best (PB) for the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) athlete who was part of Team Kenya that registered an African record in the 4x400m relay barely a fortnight ago.
"The Olympics is an event where every athlete yearns to be.Being an Olympian is the best feeling in the world.I am happy that I have added the initials(Oly) to my name," an elated Ekwam told the press.
"Qualifying is an achievement worth celebrating. I thank everyone who has supported me this far. I hope to give my best in the Games," he added.
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