ODM Raila Odinga has congratulated World marathoner Eliud Kipchoge for winning the NN Mission Marathon held in the Netherlands.
Kipchoge won the 42km in 2hours, 4minutes and 30 seconds at the Twente Airport in the Netherlands.
His training mate, Jonathan Korir finished second in 2:06:4.
Via Twitter on Sunday, Raila said Kipchoge and Korir have shown a flawless performance.
“What a great performance and a flawless display of mastery coupled with dominance. Congratulations @EliudKipchoge on winning.. Kudos Jonathan Korir for 2nd place,” he said.
“Keep flying the Kenyan flag high as we head to the Olympics. Hongera.”
Mombasa governor Hassan Joho said “What a sterling performance! Congratulations @EliudKipchoge for winning.”
“You are an inspiration to many and keep flying the Kenyan high globally as well as being a great role model for athletes in our nation.”
Eliud Kipchoge has once more exuded the true Kenyan spirit, the spirit of perseverance and ultimate victory. Congratulations Eliud Kipchoge for your spectacular victory in the #NNMissionMarathon. Well done. pic.twitter.com/TNg9Xqs30A
— Gideon K. Moi (@MoiGideon) April 18, 2021
Eliud Kipchoge... always a Star #MissionMarathon pic.twitter.com/K9A1RI4v8u
— Carol Radull (@CarolRadull) April 18, 2021
Congratulations Eliud Kipchoge for that epic display of strength to win the NN Mission Marathon. The Source of Champions is proud of you! Hongera! pic.twitter.com/M7goDfkE60
— Stephen Sang (@Araap_Sang) April 18, 2021
Eliud Kipchoge...glad to share the same homeland with this legend. #MissionMarathon
— Waihiga Mwaura 🇰🇪 (@WaihigaMwaura) April 18, 2021
Eliud kipchoge. Congratulations! He is back!! pic.twitter.com/6NjNucF9Ve
— Mibei Mibei (@realmibei) April 18, 2021
Matiangi and Curfew aside, let's join hands to congratulate Eliud Kipchoge for winning NN Mission Marathon pic.twitter.com/mSqQ8tFTkY
— Gee 🇰🇪 (@Geee_Ke) April 18, 2021