- Uhuru personally phoned Kipchoge to give him his message of goodwill
- Kipchoge is all set to attempt the INEOS 1:59 challenge for the second time in Vienna, Austria
- Deputy President William Ruto has already jetted to Vienna to show support to the 34-year old ahead of the marathon
As the world waits with bated breaths for the INEOS 1:59 challenge on slated for Saturday, October 12, the star of the show Eliud Kipchoge continues to receive blessings and messages of goodwill from the highest ranking individuals.
President Uhuru Kenyatta played his part as well as he took to personally phone the 34-year old to declare his full support as Kipchoge gears to run an astonishing 42 kilometers in less than two hours.
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Through the official State House page, TUKO.co.ke learnt that Uhuru, who has been rather coy about the marathon, excited Kenyans after rallying behind Kipchoge, who holds the men's marathon world record with a time of 2 hours, 39 minutes, 1 second.
"President Kenyatta today made a phone call to Kipchoge and wished him success in tomorrow's #INEOS159 challenge. He assured the elite runner of the entire country's backing as he sets out to make history as the first human being to run a full marathon in under two hours,” a statement from State House read.
Uhuru Kenyatta makes phone call to Eliud Kipchoge (pictured) ahead of historic INEOS 1:59 challenge
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A number of leaders have already made their way to Vienna, Austria to show support to Kipchoge including Deputy President William Ruto.
Ruto also took to his social media, which has been quite active in recent times, to heap praise on Kipchoge as he celebrated the athlete as an individual who sums up what self-belief is all about.
“Kipchoge makes it clear that if we apply ourselves, we can change the world,” Ruto said on Twitter.
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The 34-year old will be attempting the feat for a second time and he will be hoping his good preparation will bear fruit this time.
He has already been crowned champion in typical fashion after he winning the London Marathon for the fourth time earlier in the year.
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