Rio Olympics 2016 | Kenyan Jemima Sumgong on winning gold in women's marathon

Kenyan Jemima Sumgong on winning gold in women's marathon

'I am very grateful. This is the first gold medal for Kenya (at Rio 2016).'

'It was very hot but everybody had to get through the heat. I had to control my body and listen to my body very carefully.'

'I had prepared that I would move out at kilometre 35 and my body was responding very well, as well as my movement.'

'I was in Beijing but I was pretty disappointed that I wasn't able to win a medal or make it on the podium, but I knew one time, one day, I'd be somewhere. I'm so happy, I feel extremely proud. I can't even explain what I'm feeling.'

'I was never worried that I'd lose this. At the 40km I knew the gold was mine. At 35km I noticed that my other two teammates had dropped off and that gave me the motivation to carry on. At 40km I saw there were three of us but I knew whatever happened I couldn't lose the gold and then I knew I was on the way to history.'

 Bahrain's Eunice Jepkirui Kirwam Kenya's Jemima Jelagat Sumgong and Ethiopia's Mare Dibaba pose during the podium ceremony

Sumgong reacts during the podium ceremony

 Jemima Sumgong of Kenya wins the women's marathon race

 Sumgong crosses the finish line

The marathon runner celebrates her victory

 Athletes compete in the women's marathon

  Volha Mazuronak of Belarus pours water on her head

Athletes compete backgrounded by the Christ the Redeemer statue and Corcovado mountain in the women's marathon