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Kipchoge sees Olympic flag bearer role as huge opportunity

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Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line to win the Men's Marathon athletics event of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Sambodromo in Rio de Janeiro on August 21, 2016. [AFP]

Kenyan marathon great Eliud Kipchoge said he is honoured to be named one of the Olympic flag bearers during yesterday's opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games.

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