World marathon record holder Kipchoge is now a doctor in sports science

Laikipia University has today conferred World marathon record-holder Eliud Kipchoge with a Doctorate Degree in Sports Science during its seventh graduation ceremony. According to the institution Vice-Chancellor Prof Kibet Rotich, Kipchoge was honored following his commitment in the field of sports and being a marathon record holder. Prof Kibet said that the university settled on Kipchoge after he was recommended by the University’s Senate and successful approval by the Laikipia University Council.