In a statement from Kipchoge forwarded by the foundation after the announcement, he said it was an “absolute honor” to receive the award.
Kenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge wins Spain's 2023 Asturias award for sports
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Although Kipchoge had said his goal was to win all six major marathons - New York, which he’s never run, and Boston are the only ones he’s missing - he has not decided whether to run New York in the fall.
Eliud Kipchoge says leg injury foiled Boston Marathon attempt
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