Eliud Kipchoge, hurdler Muhammad world athletes of year

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (white jersey) celebrates after busting the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12 2019 in Vienna. [Courtesy]

Kenya’s marathon sub-two-hour man Eliud Kipchoge and American 400m hurdles world record holder Dalilah Muhammad were named World Athletics athletes of the year on Saturday.

Their titles were announced at the annual awards ceremony of the sport’s governing body in Monaco.