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Isuzu launch new model in honour of Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge

World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge (right) autograhs on a photo of a special Limited Edition of D-max Cab in Nairobi on October 11, 2022.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • She noted that Kipchoge went on to set a new world marathon record, winning the 2018 Berlin Marathon in 2:01:39 before breaking it two weeks ago at the same course for his fourth victory in the city. 
  • "Eliud had managed to retain his Olympic title at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics last year, " said Kavashe, adding that Kipchoge went on to win London Marathon four times. 

A Limited Special Edition “Eliud Kipchoge 1:59 Isuzu D-Max” double cabin pick-up will soon roll off the Japanese auto manufacturer’s production line in honour of Kenya’s two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge.

Isuzu East Africa Managing Director Rita Kavashe Tuesday disclosed that the special limited edition of the vehicle, that will see a symbolic 159 units produced, is to celebrate Kipchoge’s achievements in the five-year partnership between the legend and the Japanese company.