Ruto hails Kipchoge after stunning Melbourne marathon comeback

Nairobi, Kenya - President William Ruto has praised Eliud Kipchoge's impressive Melbourne Marathon win, set against his remarkable career and global ambitions. Kipchoge, the 41-year-old Kenyan marathon star, finished the race in an astonishing 2:09:10, surpassing his own course record. This victory marks Kipchoge's first marathon win since 2023, when he claimed gold in Berlin.

In a congratulatory note, Ruto lauded Kipchoge for maintaining peak performance and representing Kenya on a worldwide stage. "We celebrate Eliud Kipchoge as one of the greatest marathon runners the world has ever seen," Ruto remarked. "At 41, he continues to compete and win, flying our flag high on the global stage." The President especially commended Kipchoge's Melbourne Marathon triumph as a stellar comeback, adding: "Hongera, Kipchoge!"

This victory represents a significant resurgence for Kipchoge, who recently placed 12th in Porto Alegre (Brazil) and 16th in Cape Town (South Africa). His latest races reflect his mission to run a marathon on every continent, expanding his legacy beyond Olympic medals and record-breaking feats.