ELIUD KIPCHOGE’S STATUE UNVEILED IN THE U.S.

Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has been honoured by Nike with a running track named after him in the European headquarters in the Netherlands.

“Monday was a special celebration as we unveiled the Eliud Kipchoge Track at the Nike European Headquarters in the Netherlands, while at the same time Nike revealed a statue of me at the headquarters in Beaverton.”

Nike also unveiled an Eliud’s statue at its main headquarters the Beaverton, Oregon, USA. “Twenty years ago, Nike and I became partners in running. Since 2003, Nike has played a crucial role in my career, providing inspiration and innovation. Together, we’ve brought these elements to every athlete in the world,” Kipchoge wrote on X.

The 38-year-old became the first man to run a marathon in under two hours on 12 October 2019 in Vienna, Austria.