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"When I was out there, I was running for my country and wish to thank the Kenyan people for their tremendous support they accorded us."

Pamela Jelimo
Pamela Jelimo
Pamela Jelimo is a Kenyan middle-distance runner, specialising in the 800 metres. She won the gold medal in 800 metres at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing at the age of 18. She is the first Kenyan woman to win an Olympic gold medal and also the first Kenyan to win the Golden League Jackpot. She holds both the 800 m world junior record and the senior African record over the same distance. Jelimo is als
"When I was out there, I was running for my country and wish to thank the Kenyan people for their tremendous support they accorded us."
"Initially I didnt believe it when I heard the good news. Its truly a dream of every athlete to win a medal in the Olympics and Im honoured to have my parents accompany me and share this joy."