Eliud Kipchoge breaks 2:01.39 WR, photo by PhotoRun.net
KAPENGURIA (KEN): World marathon record-holder Eliud Kipchoge will be a special guest at the annual Tegla Loroupe 10km Peace Race in Kapenguria in West Pokot on Saturday, informs the Daily Nation. “We will have more than 200 reformed warriors participating in the race from various warring communities who are now living in peace. Also a number of elite athletes will participate with the world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge expected to grace the occasion,” said Tegla Loroupe Peace Foundation Communications Director Obadiah Kendagor.
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