Kipyegon awarded EGH at Jamhuri celebrations

President William Ruto during Jamhuri Day celebrations.[Stafford Ondego,Standard]

President Ruto praised and commended Kipyegon for breaking three world records (she currently holds two world records) in a year terming it "an ultimate heroism"

He said that Kipyegon's victory is an inspiration to all young and upcoming athletes in the country.

In the latest awards, Kipyegon was named female athlete of the year in a track event at the 2023 World Athletics Awards held in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

Kipyegon,29 completed a double at the World Athletic Championships in August just a month after she shuttered world records in the 1,500m,5,000m and one-mile races.

President Ruto also celebrated other athletes including Kenyan sprinter Ferdinand Omanyala, marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum, and world 300m steeplechase bronze medalist Faith Cherotich.