Eliud Kipchoge, widely regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners in history, has announced that the New York City Marathon will be his final race. On November 5, he turns 41.
What's next for Eliud Kipchoge?
Eliud Kipchoge has won 16 of the 23 marathons he has competed in during his 13-year career, including 11 major victories.
Who is Grace Sugut Kipchoge?
Grace Sugut Kipchoge, Eliud's wife of 20 years, has been his biggest supporter, often praying and fasting for his success, including before his record-breaking Berlin Marathon win in 2022.
Eliud Kipchoge and Grace have three children together: Lynn, Griffin, and Gordon, and live in Eldoret, Kenya.
How did Eliud Kipchoge and Grace meet?
The couple met through family connections, with Grace's brother Amos introducing them, and they have been inseparable ever since.
Eliud Kipchoge has run four of the 10 fastest marathons ever recorded, and his wife Grace has been with him every step of the way, even if only in spirit.
What's Grace's personality like?
Grace described Eliud as "silent and humble" but also fun and playful at home, always strict on time, especially on Sundays when they attend church.
The couple has been working on launching a charitable nonprofit together, and Grace has been traveling extensively, with favorite destinations including Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan.
Eliud Kipchoge's final race will be a historic moment, and with Grace by his side, he is ready to take on this new chapter in his life.
On September 2022, Eliud Kipchoge broke his own world record, finishing the Berlin Marathon in 2:01:09, with Grace's prayers and fasting playing a big role in his success.
Eliud Kipchoge's legacy will live on, and his wife Grace will continue to support him every step of the way.
The New York City Marathon will be Eliud Kipchoge's last race, but it will not be the end of his journey, as he embarks on a new path, with Grace by his side.