Tekla Chemabwai

Tecla Chemabwai Sang (born February 3, 1954) is a Kenyan retired sprinter and middle-distance runner who represented Kenya in track and field athletics. Chemabwai competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but did not advance past 400 metres heats. Alongside and Elizabeth Chesire she was the first Kenyan woman athlete compete at the Olympics. She competed again at the 1972 Summer Olympics, reaching quarterfinals (2nd round). She won 400 metres race at the 1973 All-Africa games, becoming the first Kenyan woman to win All-Africa Games gold medal in athletics.

Tekla Chemabwai

Tecla Chemabwai Sang (born February 3, 1954) is a Kenyan retired sprinter and middle-distance runner who represented Kenya in track and field athletics. Chemabwai competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics, but did not advance past 400 metres heats. Alongside and Elizabeth Chesire she was the first Kenyan woman athlete compete at the Olympics. She competed again at the 1972 Summer Olympics, reaching quarterfinals (2nd round). She won 400 metres race at the 1973 All-Africa games, becoming the first Kenyan woman to win All-Africa Games gold medal in athletics.