This archive report was first published on 30 June 2020.
Geoffrey Kamworor, the 27-year-old Kenyan half marathon world record holder, has given an update on his injuries after being struck by a motorcyclist in Eldoret on June 26, 2020.
According to a statement on his Facebook page, Kamworor was hit from behind by a motorcyclist while nearing the end of his morning run, resulting in head and knee injuries.
He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Eldoret, where he underwent surgery for a right tibia shaft fracture and a scalp laceration.
Thanking his fans for their get well wishes, Kamworor expressed his gratitude and optimism about his recovery, stating, ''Last week I was hit by a motorbike during my training. I have received a great number of well wishes for which I'm thankful to you all. I'm doing well and looking forward to picking up my training towards my upcoming goals. I feel a bright future ahead,'' he wrote on his Facebook.
Before the accident, Kamworor had been preparing for the 2020 New York City Marathon, which was scheduled to take place on November 1, 2020. However, the marathon was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the current world half marathon record holder, Kamworor won the Copenhagen Half-Marathon in 2019 with a time of 58 minutes and one second.
