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Eliud Kipchoge wins Sh7.4m Princess of Asturias Award for sports

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Eliud Kipchoge celebrates after winning the Berlin Marathon last year.[AP]

World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has won the 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for sports.

Kipchoge, 38, is considered a legend in world athletics and the best marathon runner of all time according to the foundation's panel of judges.

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