The current London Marathon champion and INEOS competition victor, Mr. Eliud Kipchoge, has openly shared the challenges faced by his single mother in meeting their ends.
At 38 years old, Kipchoge reflects on his father’s absence, with the only memory being an old photograph, as his father passed away during his early childhood, leaving him with no recollection of seeing him since.
Despite the hardships of his upbringing, Kipchoge has attained significant wealth through his prowess in athletics.
- Recognition from ISUZU:
In acknowledgment of his remarkable achievement at the 2022 London Marathon, the Isuzu car company gifted the accomplished marathon runner an Isuzu Dmax. Additionally, after triumphing in multiple competitions nationwide, Kipchoge received two more double-cab Isuzu Dmax trucks from the company. - KAPSISIYWA HOME:
Born, raised, and educated in Kapsisiywa, Eliud Kipchoge believes in staying connected to the place that witnessed his transformation from obscurity to an Olympic champion. In Kapsisiywa, Narok County, he built an impressive home, enjoying the fruits of endorsement deals with Nike and NCC, earning substantial income. From the limited production of 159 Isuzu Dmax vehicles produced in his honor to a deal with Adidas, Kipchoge’s monthly earnings from competitions alone exceed 3.5 million Kenyan shillings.
MARATHON EARNINGS:
Breaking his own record, Kipchoge received an additional 3.5 million Kenyan shillings, while winning the marathon brought in almost 13 million shillings. Completing it in less than two hours earned him an extra 78.5 million Kenyan shillings, totaling 38.5 million Kenyan shillings for winning the race.
Kipchoge’s Early Life and Career:
i) Birth and Childhood:
Born on November 5, 1984, in Kapsisiywa, Nandi County, Kipchoge was raised by a single mother and had minimal connection with his father, known only through old photographs.
As a teenager, he engaged in activities such as selling milk in Kapsabet town, showcasing his early resilience.
ii) Junior World Record:
Under the guidance of his longtime instructor Patrick Sang, Kipchoge set a junior world track record over 5000 meters at the 2003 World Cross Country Championships.
iii) Transition to Marathon:
After being disqualified from the 2012 Olympics, Kipchoge shifted to marathons, achieving significant success. His first marathon victory in Hamburg, Germany, in 2013 marked the beginning of a prosperous marathon career.
iv) Marathon Triumphs:
Kipchoge has claimed victory in the Berlin and London marathons four times each, earning substantial prizes, including £38,000 for the 2018 Berlin Marathon.
v) Earnings and Sponsorship Deals:
His earnings extend beyond race prizes, with lucrative sponsorship agreements with INEOS, Nike, Maurten, NN Group, and Isuzu, contributing to his substantial wealth.
In a historic feat, Kipchoge became the first person to complete a 42-kilometer run in under two hours during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge on October 12, 2019, sponsored by British millionaire James Ratcliff, crossing the finish line at 01:59:40. This achievement shattered age barriers and showcased Kipchoge’s enduring prowess.
