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Eliud Kipchoge vs Messi: The Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award explained

Deputy President William Ruto celebrates with Eliud Kipchoge in Vienna after Kipchoge set a new record of 1:59:40,Rachel Ruto (right) Stephen Sang Governor Nandi County [COURTESY]

Kenyan world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has been nominated for the Sportsman of the Year category in the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Kipchoge has been nominated alongside Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, Lionel Messi, Tiger Woods and Rafael Nadal and Marc Marquez.

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