However, all was not lost as the BMW Berlin Marathon world record holder was given the Achievement award for a truly exemplary year, with his efforts in setting Berlin's new world record paying off.
However, all was not lost as the BMW Berlin Marathon world record holder was given the Achievement award for a truly exemplary year, with his efforts in setting Berlin's new world record paying off.
Five months later, he won the Berlin Marathon in 2:01:39 to smash the world record.
Kipchoge shaved 78 seconds of the world record on his way to clinching the Berlin Marathon title in September 2018 and that memorable and historic run has earned him a Laureus recognition.
Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that one week down since breaking the Berlin Marathon world record and long-distance runner Eliud Kipchoge is still being celebrated across the country for his impeccable achievement.
PHOTO | DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS |AFP The time in 2016 made Kipchoge the first person to run the race under 2 hours 04 minutes, though the 2003 World 5,000m champion would eventually down the record last year during the Berlin Marathon in 2:01:39.
Bekele set a national record of 2:03:03 when winning the 2016 Berlin Marathon but he has struggled in some of his races since then.
Obiri will once again face world half marathon record holder Joyciline Jepkosgei (Marsabit), the 2018 World Half Marathon silver medallist, Berlin Marathon champion Gladys Cherono (Kahawa), who won the title in 2013, the 2015 champion Selah Jepleting (lanet) and Perin Nenkampi.
PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'TUKO Michezo' TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Kipchoge not only won the Berlin Marathon 2018, but also smashed a four-year-old world record that was set by his fellow Kenyan marathoner, Dennis Kimetto, in 2014.
PAY ATTENTION: Become a member of the leading sports Facebook group 'TUKO Michezo' TUKO.co.ke earlier reported that Kipchoge not only won the Berlin Marathon 2018, but also smashed a four-year-old world record that was set by his fellow Kenyan marathoner, Dennis Kimetto, in 2014.