Kipchoge Finally Speaks on Kiptum Breaking his record.
Speaking during a press conference in Oviedo, Spain, on Friday, World record marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge outlined that he was not surprised by Kiptum breaking the record.
He highlighted that having shown them the way, he looks forward for more records to be broken.
He stated,” I was not surprised about [Kiptum] breaking the world record. I was happy to see the record being broken. I am looking forward to seeing records being broken because I have shown them the way.”
Kipchoge further stated that his only focus has always been to inspire generations, and that is what he will do.
He stated,”I will be the happiest on earth to win an Olympic medal for the third time, back-to-back-to-back. It’s about making history; it’s about inspiring a generation.”
On winning the 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for sports, kipchoge expressed his heartfelt gratitude.
He stated,”It is an absolute honour to receive the Princess of Asturias Award. To be amongst a list of extraordinary laureates, all people from different walks of life. It motivates me in my goal to leave a legacy in this world through running since a running world is a more peaceful world, a happier world and a more healthy world,”
“I would like to thank Her Royal Highness the Princess of Asturias and her parents, Their Majesties the King and Queen of Spain, for granting me this honour,” he Added.
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His remarks came weeks after Kiptum broke Kipchoge’s World marathon record of 2:01:09 at Berlin on September 2022 making it at 2:00:35 during the just held Chicago marathon.