Kenyan Track Champs Kipchoge, Cheruiyot Nominated for IAAF Award

World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and world 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot are among 11 nominees for the world athletics governing body, IAAF's annual award which will be decided on November 23 in Monaco. The pair will face stiff competition from the U.S. trio of World 800m champion Donavan Brazier, World 100m champion Christian Coleman and World 200m champion Noah Lyles.

From left to right - World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and World 1500m champion Timothy Cheruiyot.

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