The trio not only clinched gold medals for Kenya but are also set to pocket millions for their outstanding performances.

Winners at the 2025 World Athletics Championships will share more than US$8.5 million (approximately Ksh1.1 billion) across nine days of action at the National Stadium in Tokyo.

For individual events, gold medalists such as Kipyegon, Chebet, and Jepchirchir will each receive US$70,000 (about Ksh9 million). Silver medalists like Dorcus Ewoi are entitled to US$35,000 (Ksh4.5 million), while bronze medalists will take home US$22,000 (Ksh2.8 million).

Athletes finishing between fourth and eighth place will also be rewarded, earning between US$16,000 (Ksh2 million) and US$5,000 (Ksh650,000).

Relay races, including the men’s, women’s, and mixed 4x400m, carry higher prize money. Gold medal relay teams will receive US$80,000 (Ksh10.3 million) to be shared among the four runners, while silver and bronze winners will get US$40,000 (Ksh5.1 million) and US$20,000 (Ksh2.6 million), respectively.

Additionally, there is a special world record bonus of US$100,000 (Ksh12.9 million). Any athlete who sets a new global mark in Tokyo will earn this reward on top of their medal prize.

Beyond the World Athletics prize money, the trio are also set to pocket Ksh3 million each for winning gold after President William Ruto’s administration raised rewards by up to 400 percent bringing the total to Ksh 9 million.

Silver medalists will receive Ksh2 million, up from Ksh500,000, while bronze medalists will take home Ksh1 million, up from Ksh350,000.

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World Athletics Championship Prize Money

Prize money for individual events :

1st: US$70,000

2nd: US$35,000

3rd: US$22,000