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Eliud Kipchoge To Meet Kenyan President

BBC World Service Nairobi 12d7d Impact 5
His sports milestone in London is being celebrated in Kenya and internationally. Africa correspondent Barbara Plete Asha reported on his arrival at the airport. Eliud Kipchoge has arrived at the airport accompanied by a cluster of Kenyan government and athletics officials. Deputy government spokesperson Gabriel Motoma confirmed the arrival at the airport. The athlete appeared tired but expressed gratitude regarding recent events. He is expected to resume training shortly to support the country's sporting community. He stated the record belongs to everyone and called for support for Kenyan athletes.

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Sources · 7 independent

BBC World Service

“He made history in London with his sports milestone, an incredible achievement that is being celebrated in Kenya and beyond, and he is expected to meet the president later today.”

BBC World Service

“Africa correspondent, Barbara Plete Asha, was at the airport when he arrived. There's a cluster of officials here from athletics, Kenya and from the government.”

BBC World Service

“There's a cluster of officials here from athletics, Kenya and from the government. My name is Gabriel Motoma. I'm the deputy government spokesperson.”

WNYC 93.9 FM

“milestone, an incredible achievement that is being celebrated in Kenya and beyond.”

BBC WS backup

“He's looking pretty tired. I'm sure he's eager to get home. What a couple of days it's been for him. I suspect he'll start training again very soon.”

WAMU 88.5 DC

“I just bumped into some of Sebastian's relatives. His grandmother included, who have driven up to see him. I met them earlier this week when I visited their home in Western Kenya.”

BBC World Service

“He's saying that he's very happy and grateful. He never expected this to happen and he didn't do it alone. This record belongs to all of us.”

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