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The marathon legend has faced a barrage of attacks from Kenyans in the last one year but abroad, he is held in high esteem and has been honoured in various ways.
Two-time Olympics champion Eliud Kipchoge’s recent downturn in form continues to divide opinion among Kenyans.
Kipchoge failed to finish a race for the first time in his career at during the Paris Olympics, this coming after his worst ever result, a 10th place finish in Tokyo in March.
For many Kenyans, it was a demonstration of how the legendary marathoner has waned and ‘should now retire.’
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13:00 - 07.05.2024
Eliud Kipchoge breaks silence on accusations about Kiptum's death & ensuing social media attacks
Former world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has for the first time, opened up about the unwarranted attacks he received from Kenyans on social media accusing him of being involved in the murder of the late Kelvin Kiptum.
Kipchoge, who for so long was celebrated in Kenya and brought pride to the country has now turned into a figure of hate among the very people who cheered him and whom he represented with great distinction at international competitions.
His woes began when he failed to publicly congratulate the late Kelvin Kiptum for breaking his world record last October and nearly a year in, they have not left his case.
Online abuses and trolling have continued to follow Kipchoge and it reached its peak following the untimely death of the world marathon record holder in February.
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17:56 - 27.10.2023
Nike unveils Eliud Kipchoge track and statue at major headquarters in Netherlands and Beaverton
Nike solidified their relationship with Eliud Kipchoge as they honoured him with a statue and track at their major headquarters.
The marathon great later revealed how the abuses left him fearing for his life and that of his family but even the tearful admission did nothing to stop the ‘hate.’
But while Kenyans work overdrive to bring down a man who put them on the map, the rest of the world hold Kipchoge in high esteem.
Last October, Kipchoge was honoured by his sponsors Nike with a running track named after him at their European headquarters in the Netherlands.
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16:39 - 08.05.2024
'KE social media is toxic'- Ferdinand Omanyala's coach voices opinion following Eliud Kipchoge's revelation
Ferdinand Omanyala's coach Geoffrey Kimani has shared how Kenyan social media is toxic and has empathised with Eliud Kipchoge following his recent confession.
It did not end there, the giant kit manufacturer further unveiled an Eliud Kipchoge statue at its main headquarters the Beaverton, Oregon, USA.
This came after Kipchoge won the Princess of Asturias award for sports in Spain in May 2023. The awards are a series of annual prizes awarded in Spain by the Princess of Asturias Foundation (previously the Prince of Asturias Foundation) and given to individuals, entities or organisations worldwide who make notable achievements in the sciences, humanities, and public affairs.
The foundation's panel of 15 judges described Kipchoge as a legend in the world of athletics whose records are unmatched.
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17:36 - 21.09.2023
ATHLETICS Eliud Kipchoge honored in Berlin with captivating mural [PHOTOS]
Eliud Kipchoge's Berlin return celebrated with stunning street art as he prepares to conquer the BMW Berlin Marathon once more.
Before he won his fifth Berlin Marathon in September 2023, Kipchoge was honoured with a remarkable piece of street art that was unveiled at the Berlin Braves running clubhouse, situated at Wassertorstrasse 11 in the heart of Berlin.
The artwork, created by the acclaimed Dutch artist collective Kamp Seedorf in collaboration with the NN Running Team and Global Sports Communication, beautifully showcased Kipchoge in full stride, celebrating his return to the city where he has broken two world records.
Early this week, Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo described how he was surprised by the popularity of Kipchoge in Mexico.
“I saw a lot of @EliudKipchoge ads all over Mexico City. The world recognizes the marathon goat,” the CNN international correspondent posted on X.
Indeed, Kipchoge can hardly walk in the streets in Europe or America without fans mobbing him for photos and autographs but the same cannot be said in Kenya.
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