Legend Keino feted: Athletics great makes Olympics history as he receives Laurel Award

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach (R) applauds as Former Kenyan athlete Kipchoge Keino acknowledges his award during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 5, 2016. / AFP PHOTO

Just like he always led on the track during his heydays, track legend Kipchoge Keino once again opened a new chapter in Olympics history when he became the first ever athlete to receive an Olympic Laurel Award.

The two time Olympic champion, who is now the National Olympic Committee-Kenya President received the award during the opening ceremony from International Committee Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach, who is also a former Olympic champion.