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Kipchoge’s Thailand Debut: A Historic Moment for Bangkok Marathon

December 2, 2024
By Matteo

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge is set to run the 10km race at the Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok, joining 33,000 participants from over 77 countries in an event promoting sport, tourism, and culture.

Kenyan marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge is gearing up to participate in the 7th Amazing Thailand Marathon Bangkok this Sunday.

Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in the marathon, claimed his victories at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics.

The 40-year-old arrived in Thailand on Wednesday evening with his team and will join the 10km mass run, an event that brings together 33,000 runners from across the globe.

His participation highlights his role as an ambassador for promoting Thailand as a hub for sports, tourism, and cultural exchange.

Athletes from over 77 countries are expected to compete in the event, which features four race categories: the full marathon (42.195km), half marathon (21.1km), 10km run, and a 4.5km fun run.

All races conclude at the iconic Sanam Luang.

Sanam Luang

The marathon offers a prize pool totaling 2,440,500 baht and will be broadcast live on Thai PBS from 1:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., with Kipchoge’s race starting at 5:45 a.m. Fans worldwide can also catch the live stream on the event's Facebook page and Thailand Tri-League's YouTube channel.

Kipchoge's achievements include a groundbreaking moment in 2019 when he ran the marathon distance in under two hours (1:59:40.2) in Vienna, setting a historic benchmark in long-distance running.

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