×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya's Bold Newspaper
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Paris 2024: No dream finale for Kipchoge at the Olympics after tough outing

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge and other athletes compete in the men's marathon of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Saturday. [AFP]

Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge was hoping for a dream finale to his career at the age of 39 but ended up handing over his running shoes to a fan.

The only man to run under two hours -- albeit in an unofficial race -- the Kenyan superstar decided enough was enough in Paris and stopped running around the 30-kilometre mark.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Rugby
Champions Kabras Sugar out to extend Kenya Cup sweetness
By Ben Ahenda 1 day ago
Sports
PHOTOS: Gideon steers Play With Fitness to victory at Manyatta Polo Club
By AFP 1 day ago
Premier League
Ex-Manchester Utd star Lingard announces South Korea exit
Basketball
Will KPA dock at the Mombasa Port with WBLA gold?