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Olympic Games
2012 Summer Olympics
London, United Kingdom
London 2012 brought together 206 National Olympic Committees and 10,518 athletes. Kenya sent 47 athletes, and David Lekuta Rudisha set a world record of 1:40.91 in the Men's 800m.
Kenya archive
Kenya at this edition
- 47
- Squad
- 27
- Men
- 20
- Women
- 13
- Medals
- 4
- Sports
From the archive
Edition Notes
- David Lekuta Rudisha became the first person to run the 800m in under 1:41
- London became the first city to host the Olympics three times
- Daniel and David Lekuta Rudisha became the first Kenyan father and son to represent Kenya and win Olympic medals
- Disciplines: athletics, boxing, swimming, weightlifting.
Team Kenya
Squad Summary
Squad total: 47
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| Boxing | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Weightlifting | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All sports | 27 | 20 | 47 |
Verified honours
Medallists
- Gold
- 2
- Silver
- 5
- Bronze
- 6
Ezekiel Kemboi
Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase
Gold
08:18.56
David Lekuta Rudisha
Men’s 800m
Gold
01:40.91
Vivian Cheruiyot
Women’s 5,000m
Silver
15:04.73
Pamela Jelimo
Women’s 800m
Silver
01:57.59
Abel Kirui
Men’s Marathon
Silver
02:08:27
Priscah Jeptoo
Women’s Marathon
Silver
02:23:12
Sally Kipyego
Women’s 10,000m
Silver
30:26.37
Vivian Cheruiyot
Women’s 10,000m
Bronze
30:30.44
Thomas Longosiwa
Men’s 5,000m
Bronze
13:42.36
Abel Kiprop Mutai
Men’s 3,000m Steeplechase
Bronze
08:19.73
Timothy Kitum
Men’s 800m
Bronze
01:42.53
Wilson Kipsang Kiprotich
Men’s Marathon
Bronze
02:09:37
Milcah Chemos Cheywa
Women’s 3,000m Steeplechase
Bronze
09:09.88