Eliud Kipchoge arrives in Cape Town chasing more than a farewell lap

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: May 21, 2026Country: South Africa

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Eliud Kipchoge arrives in Cape Town chasing more than a farewell lap

World-renowned marathoner Eliud Kipchoge arrived in Cape Town to compete in the 2026 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon as part of his global tour. At 41, he aims to break the men's course record of 2:08:16 set by Abdisa Tola in 2024. Despite the emergence of a new generation of Kenyan runners, Kipchoge remains competitive and appears motivated by more than nostalgia.

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