By ELIAS MAKORIMore by this AuthorKenya’s Olympic marathon gold medallists Eliud Kipchoge and Jemima Sumgong have been named best marathon runners for 2016 by world road running organisation AIMS. It is the second year in a row for Kipchoge, also the World Marathon Majors champion, to win the prestigious award. “Eliud, 31, has continued his excellent form from 2015 into 2016, winning two of the biggest marathon events in the last 12 months,” the AIMS statement added. “In April, 2016, he won the London Marathon for the second consecutive year, setting a new course record of 2:03:05. It is a great honour to receive this award,” Kipchoge, who trains in Kaptagat, said.

Source: Daily Nation October 27, 2016 16:47 UTC