Eliud Kipchoge Reveals Details of Transformative Meeting With Ex-US President Barrack Obama
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Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has expressed his delight at meeting former US President Barack Obama as the two shared a commitment to inspire and empower the next generation through sport, education and leadership.
Kipchoge revealed his admiration for President Obama, describing him as a global advocate for unity who has remained humble and disciplined throughout his career, the very ethos that the legendary marathoner lives by.
“Meeting President Obama is a moment I will treasure. It strengthens my resolve to inspire those around me as we strive towards a united world,” said Kipchoge.
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Kipchoge and Obama discussed a number of issues touching on leadership, legacy and the vital role that young people play in shaping the future.
Kipchoge’s Grand Plans to Inspire the World
“Our conversation was one of reflection and shared purpose about leadership, legacy, and how the next generation can rise through sport, education, and service,” added Kipchoge.
A key focus was exploring collaborative initiatives between the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation and the Obama Foundation with the two keen to champion youth leadership, expand educational access, and harness sport’s transformative power to inspire young people to believe that no dream is too distant and no beginning too small.
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“We share a vision of hope and possibility, believing that through partnership, we can create meaningful change,” said Kipchoge.
The meeting and key issues discussed falls into Kipchoge’s new plans where he has announced that he will not retire but now run for a purpose.
Kipchoge, who turned 41 on Wednesday, announced that he will run a marathon in every continent in the next two years, not for records or medals but to inspire others and raise funds for charity.
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