Eliud Kipchoge revealed on Wednesday that he will return to Brazil — where he won marathon gold in Rio in 2016 — and run the Porto Alegre Marathon on July 12 as the second stop on his seven continent world tour.
For the marathon icon, another trip to the country that further elevated his legend seemed
“I am very excited to return to Brazil where I won my first Olympic Gold medal,” Kipchoge said in a message on social media. “Each continent has its own spirit, and I look forward to sharing this journey with South America while inspiring people to believe that No Human Is Limited.”
On Monday, Kipchoge announced he would start the tour with the Cape Town Marathon, his first marathon in Africa.
“Africa is where my journey as a runner began and where the foundation of my success is deeply rooted.” he said on Monday. “To start this World Tour on my own continent is very special.”
Kipchoge, 41, announced the world tour last November after running his first New York City Marathon as he likely would shift from competing in the major marathon circuit. He finished 17th in 2:14:36 but was welcomed with continuous cheers throughout the course.
At the time, he said the world tour was less about the emphasis on competition but an opportunity to connect with the running community globally, especially in races he would likely not have been in at the height of his career.
“With this World Tour, I want to compete not only for records, but for the people,” Kipchoge said in a post on social media. “I want to continue to push myself to run at my best but I also want to inspire, give back, and remind everyone that no human is limited in every corner of the world. I believe that we can all come together and become a better world.”
