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Abel Kirui has stepped away from the track after two decades, embracing a new chapter that has called for his presence beyond competitive running.
Abel Kirui has opened up about the major reason that led to his retirement, revealing that his age is not among the factors that forced him to make the decision.
The two-time world champion revealed that he has landed a major role with his employer, the Administration Police (AP) service.
Previously, Abel Kirui worked as an inspector, a role he was promoted to in September 2011, shortly after his victory at the World Championships marathon in Daegu, South Korea. He also worked as a Sergeant in the AP.
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Abel Kirui Explains Decision to Hang His Spikes at 43
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The former Olympic silver medallist revealed that he will now serve as the Senior Superintendent of Police and will specifically be promoted to the role of deputy director in the sports and chaplaincy docket.
Abel Kirui pointed out that he wanted to be present during the Athletics Kenya World Championships trials to witness the moment one more time.
Kirui revealed that the role is a bit demanding, and he decided to put his spikes aside and serve the young people, just like he was served and given ample time when he was an active athlete.
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“I decided I will run for 20 years, and today, being the celebration for selecting the team, I wanted to be present. I have done 20 years, religiously, without missing doping, and for me, it’s a big honour,” Abel Kirui told reporters on Tuesday.
“Recently, I was given the rank of SSP to be the deputy director, sports director and chaplaincy in the APS. I am now demanded there, and now that I’m there, I am in the sports department and supporting many upcoming athletes going forward.”
Abel Kirui refuted claims that his body was tired, revealing that in his last marathon, he finished among the top 10 and had not done enough training.
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Kirui competed at the Cali Marathon and finished ninth in a time of 2:21:56. He revealed that he would have continued competing for more years but added that it is now time for him to serve the people.
“My last race, I was number nine with minimal training and I could have done 20 more years and I have to value others and value my fellow Kenyans,” Abel Kirui said.
“I have to serve like I have been served in the past years. I give credit to my family, mum and coaches, and the APS family has served me for the last 20 years.”
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Abel Kirui remains one of Kenya’s decorated marathoners, having won gold medals at the 2009 and 2011 World Championships. He also claimed a silver medal in the men’s marathon at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
On top of that, Abel Kirui also claimed top honours at the 2008 Vienna City Marathon and the 2016 Chicago Marathon. He was runner-up at the 2007 Berlin Marathon and 2017 Chicago Marathon.
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