Kipchoge speaks after Nike unveils his statue in Oregon

Oregon, 

Thursday, 26 October, 2023. 

McCreadie Andias 

Kenyan legendary marathoner Eliud Kipchoge has welcomed the Eliud Kipchoge track which was unveiled by Nike in Oregon. 

The track also saw his statue unveiled at the Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon on Thursday. 

The bronze statue commemorates Kipchoge's accomplishments in athletics.

"Twenty years ago, Nike and I became partners in running. Since 2003, Nike has played a crucial role in my career, providing inspiration and innovation. Together, we've brought these elements to every athlete in the world." Kipchoge said in a statement on X. 

" Monday was a special celebration as we unveiled the Eliud Kipchoge Track at the Nike European Headquarters in the Netherlands, while at the same time Nike revealed a statue of me at the headquarters in Beaverton."Kipchoge added. 

The statue, created by American artist Alison Caswell in collaboration with Nike, depicts Kipchoge in his signature running pose.

Nike also renamed the track at its Nike European Headquarters the “Eliud Kipchoge Track & Field.”

The facility was renovated to expand the number of lanes and modernize the track surface.

" Thank you Nike for the great partnership, together we run as one." Kipchoge said in an appreciation post. 

Kipchoge was in October awarded the prestigious Princess of Asturias Sports Award for 2023 thanks to his victory in the 2023 Berlin Marathon and his historical landmark having won the Chicago and London marathons before with two additional Olympic 5000 meters medals in his Cabinet.