Ezekiel Kemboi has shelved his plans to retire from running until he brings a final medal to the country.
"I had opted to retire right after the Olympics only if I had come home with this medal," Kemboi said on his social media page on Thursday.
Kemboi said he has to bring the medal first, "and then retire peacefully".
"Now I feel that I have to bring back this medal not by protesting again, but right on track. Kemboi is not retired. I will be coming to London in 2017 to reclaim my medal from France. No limits," he said.
The
Kenya's 3,000m steeplechase legend announced his retirement after winning bronze at the men's 3000m steeplechase finals in Rio on Wednesday.
But he was
3,000m steeplechase for stepping off the track.
His initial bronze medal was subsequently handed to Frenchman Mahiedine Mekhissi who was promoted from position four.
Kemboi went to Rio as the overwhelming favourite but left empty handed.
The two-time Olympic champion had finished third in
Wednesday's race won by his compatriot Conseslus Kipruto.
Kemboi won Olympic gold in 2004 and 2012, and picked up his fourth world title last year.
Kenyans also congratulated Kemboi for his determination and efforts.
While some expressed their disappointment that the legend had retired, others said it was a good start for another generation.
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