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Olympics - African Focus - Day 9
Ezekiel Kemboi
World champion Ezekiel Kemboi secured Kenya's first gold medal of London 2012 with victory in the men's 3 000m steeplechase at the Olympic Stadium. Kenya have now won eight consecutive Olympic gold medals in the steeplechase.
Ezekiel Kemboi celebrates
Silver medalist Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad of France celebrates with gold medalist Ezekiel Kemboi of Kenya after the men's 3 000m steeplechase.
Tiki Gelana
Tiki Gelana of Ethiopia dodged rivals and rain drops on her way to winning the women's Olympic marathon.
Gelana celebrates gold
Gold medal winner Tiki Gelana of Ethiopia celebrates after the women's marathon
Women's marathon
The Olympic women's marathon got under way near Buckingham Palace on Sunday in pouring rain.
Rene Kalmer
Despite finishing down the field in 35th position in the women's marathon at the London Olympics, Rene Kalmer clocked a respectable time, just falling short of her personal best.
Amantle Montsho
Sanya Richards-Ross of America crosses the line to win gold ahead of Amantle Montsho of Botswana in the women's 400m final. Montsho, the 2011 World Champion, finished in fourth place.
Oscar Pistorius
Oscar Pistorius, who made history as the first amputee to participate in a track event at the Olympic Games, came last in his 400m semifinal. Pistorius will take part in the men's 4 x 400m relay heats on Thursday.
Justin Reid-Ross
Justin Reid-Ross of South Africa celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Men's Hockey match between Pakistan and South Africa at the Riverbank Arena.
Thornton McDade
Thornton McDade of South Africa and Muhammad Imran of Pakistan challenge for the ball during the men's hockey match between Pakistan and South Africa.
Alberta Boatema Ampomah
Alberta Boatema Ampomah of Ghana competes in the women's 75kg weightlifting competition.
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