Ruto leads Kenyans in celebrating Kipchoge’s Melbourne Marathon victory

By Our Correspondent,Melbourne.

President William Ruto has congratulated Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge following his victory at the Melbourne Marathon in Australia, where he reportedly set a new course record of 2:09:10.

In a congratulatory message, President Ruto praised the 41-year-old athlete for his continued competitiveness and contribution to Kenya’s reputation on the international sporting stage.
“We celebrate Eliud Kipchoge as one of the greatest marathon runners the world has ever seen.
“At 41, he continues to compete and win, flying our flag high on the global stage.
“His victory at the Melbourne Marathon in Australia, where he set a new course record of 2:09:10, is another remarkable achievement and an inspiration to all.
“Hongera, Kipchoge!” President Ruto said.

Kipchoge’s reported achievement adds to his remarkable career in long-distance running, inspiring aspiring athletes and reaffirming Kenya’s proud tradition of producing world-class marathon runners.
[Daily News Kenya-International@October 11,2026]