This archive report was first published on 24 November 2019.
On November 23, 2019, Eliud Kipchoge, 35, was crowned the 2019 World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year at the World Athletics gala in Monaco.
He retained the award, beating four other contestants, and was congratulated by Kenyans, including politicians, on social media.
"Congratulations @EliudKipchoge on winning the World Male Athlete of the Year 2019 award. You are an inspiration to many and keep flying the Kenyan," tweeted ODM leader Raila Odinga.
Energy Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter tweeted, "Congratulations @EliudKipchoge for being crowned the male athlete of the Year at the World Athletics Awards 2019. You’ve continuously kept flying the Kenyan flag high, running clean and pushing the limits of not only yourself but a whole generation. Well done!"
Journalist Carol Radull also took to Twitter to commend Kipchoge for the accolade, "Congratulations @EliudKipchoge for winning the male athlete of the year award. Keep flying the Kenyan flag high. We are proud of you."
Kenya Film Classification Board CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua wrote, "EliudKipchoge is the GOAT....Congratulations."
