Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge Wins Gold in Men's Marathon

The 31-year-old athlete dominated the closing stages of the men's marathon to claim the gold medal.

Kipchoge Eliud (file photo)

  • Kenya:   Eliud Kipchoge Wins Gold in Men's Marathon

    Nation, 21 August 2016

    Eliud Kipchoge's victory on Sunday in the men's marathon wrapped up Kenya's best performance at the Olympic Games. The team won 13 medals: six gold, six silver and one bronze. Team… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Kipchoge Wins Gold

    Nation, 21 August 2016

    Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge finally realised his dream when he claimed his maiden Olympic gold medal, winning men's marathon in 2 hours, 08 minutes and 44 seconds at the Rio Summer… Read more »

  • Kenya:   Kipchoge Storms to Men's Marathon Gold in Rio

    Capital FM, 21 August 2016

    Eliud Kipchoge closed the 2016 Rio Olympics in golden fashion for Kenya as the two-time back-to-back London champion destroyed the deep field to win the men's marathon gold in… Read more »

  • Uganda:   Will Kiprotich Be the Saviour Again?

    Observer, 19 August 2016

    Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich is set to defend his title in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday afternoon, writes MOSES MUGALU. Read more »

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