University of Exeter to award Eliud Kipchoge Honorary degree

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (white jersey) celebrates after crossing the finish line at the end of his attempt to bust the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12, 2019, in Vienna [Courtesy]

The University of Exeter will award Kenyan marathon record-breaker Eliud Kipchoge an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree during their winter graduation ceremony set for Friday, December 13.

Kipchoge received a letter from the university in July last year, where the Council in the university’s Senate recognised him for what he has achieved in the sport, asking him to attend one of their graduation ceremonies this year.