Grace sugutt

She also loves traveling to various places with her favorite local destination being Laikipia. She has also been to Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. Together with her husband, they supported athletes during the pandemic. She has also been at the forefront of helping girls get access to sanitary towels, especially reusable ones that sustains them for years. This is done in partnership with other stakeholders. She hopes this will lay the ground for the formation of the Elite Kipchoge Foundation which in a previous interview with The Standard she said will have three goals: Identification and development of talent Cultivating a culture of reading and access to education Conservation of the environment. To kick start on this, the couple has adopted 130 acres of Kaptagat forest where they are providing support for the water tower’s reforestation. Grace Sugutt also finds a way of assisting some needy people who knock on her doors.

By Prudence MinayoEliud Kipchoge is the marathon GOAT. He has broken world records and inspired generations of athletes beyond the borders of Africa. Much has been said and written about him but very few know the woman who has stood behind him for close to two decades of their relationship. Grace Sugutt is Eliud Kipchoge’s little known and media shy wife who was thrust to the limelight after she rushed to her husband with open arms to hug him following his record breaking 1:59:40:2 in INEOS 1:59 Challenge.In a previous interview with The Standard, Grace remarked that she wanted to be remembered as the force behind the force. A staunch catholic, she was quoted by the media saying she fasted for seven days before the Berlin Marathon. “I congratulate my husband for again making history by lowering his world record time. I was in prayer mood for the last one week and I fasted for a miracle to happen. I’m happy that victory has come home,” she told Daily Nation.Meeting and Having Family Grace and Eliud were schoolmates and neighbours. Her brother Amos was also a friend of Eliud’s. She fell in love with him at the age of 19. They dated and a year later settled for life in marriage after a traditional wedding ceremony. The couple welcomed their firstborn Lynne shortly after getting married. They followed up with Griffin then Gordon. The couple brought up their children teaching them humility and the importance of education. Work, Philanthropy and Hobbies She oversees the family’s investments, which includes real estate, dairy, poultry and maize farming. When her husband is home, she ensures that he is in a fit state for practice.On weekends, the mother of three enjoys reading a book or Formula 1 with her husband when he is home.

After winning Tokyo Olympics 2021 gold medal with a documentary that will tell the story of how he prepared for the colossal events.After the release of a trailer for the Kenyan’s new film, Kipchoge took it to social media and wrote: “I hope by watching this film you will also feel inspired to run.”Ridley Scott Creative Group, the movie’s producers, said in a statement that the film would allow people to have exceptional access to Eliud.“The movie also includes footage from his home in Kenya, interviews with those closest to him, minor and vague details of the daily rituals of his life and the dynamics within his team and community.”ShoesThe Kenyan’s famous shoes he wore during that history-breaking attempt have since been placed in London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.The art and design museum got the Nike AlphaFly shoes for a new permanent gallery called “Design 1900-Now”.Diet & TrainingThe Olympic medalist Eliud Kipchoge’s diet and training are simple compared to many other athletes. His diet consists mainly of fruit and vegetables. Rather than indulging in protein shakes, he prefers to drink two liters of tea with sugar. Kipcohoge gives as much time to rest as he gives to running. During his rest time or break time, he relaxes and sleeps.Kipchoge does not focus on intense training and workouts; rather, he mainly engages in running.Along with running, he also works significantly on strength and core work. Wife & ChildrenThe world record-holder racer, Kipchoge, is married to Grace Sugutt. According to his wife,

Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan world record-holder in the marathon and previously specialized in the 5000-meter distance. He broke his own record of 2:01:39 he set at the 2018 Berlin Marathon by setting a new one at the 2022 Berlin Marathon with a time of 2:01:09.With such performance and record, he has been called “the greatest marathoner of the modern era.”The 2022 Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) ceremony went down on Friday night with many personalities extending their winning capacity.On 20 January 2023, the 2022 Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) crowned Eliud Kipchoge 2022 Athletes of the Year at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).He beat other nominees in Commonwealth Games 100 meters category and world 800 m champion Ferdinard Omanyala and champion Emmanuel Korir, respectively.Eliud Kipchoge (Source: Instagram)At eighteen, in the 2003 Championships in Athletics, Kipchoge became the senior 5000 m world champion. Before diving into the achievements and career journey of the renowned Eliud Kipchoge, here are some interesting quick facts. Quick Facts Full NameEliud Kipchoge EGHNicknameEliud KipchogeBirthdate5 November 1984BirthplaceKapsisiywa, Nandi Country, KenyaNationalityKenya EthnicityNot MentionedReligionRoman CatholicZodiac Sign Scorpio Age40 Years OldFather’s NameNot MentionedMother’s NameJanet Rotich SiblingFive BrothersSibling NameNot Mentioned High School Kaptel Secondary School CollegeNot Mentioned Gender Male Marital Status Married Wife’s Name Grace Sugutt Ex-WifeNot MentionedChildrenThree Children (Two Sons, One Daughter)Children’s Name N/AWeight52 kg/114 lbs Height1.67 m/167 cm/5 ft 6 inEye ColorDark Brown Hair Color Black SportsAthletics Profession Marathon Runner EventsMarathon, 5000 m Coached By Patrick Sang AchievementsWorld FinalsOlympic FinalsPersonal BestsSpeed13.16 MPHSalary Not Mentioned Net