Barack Obama congratulates Eluid Kipchoge

Barack Obama congratulates Eluid Kipchoge

Former United States President Barack Obama on Sunday 13 October congratulated Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge after he became the first man to run a marathon under two hours. In his tweet, Barack described Eliud as a ‘remarkable example of humanity’s ability to endure’ after the historic run. Through his twitter account, the former President whose roots are in Kenya applauded Kipchoge, mentioning his ability to endure and raise the bar setting high standards for humanity.

Yesterday, marathoner Eliud Kipchoge became the first ever to break two hours. Today in Chicago, Brigid Kosgei set a new women’s world record. Staggering achievements on their own, they’re also remarkable examples of humanity’s ability to endure—and keep raising the bar.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) October 13, 2019

“Eliud Kipchoge became the first ever to break two hours. On Saturday in Chicago, Brigid Kosgei set a new women’s world record. Staggering achievements on their own, they’re also remarkable examples of humanity’s ability to endure and keep raising the bar,” reads Barack Obama’s tweet. Kawa Tungu.