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Rachel Ruto Comments After A Young Kenyan Athlete Comes Third in Valencia Marathon

Rachel Ruto the wife of the fifth president of Kenya William Ruto broke silence after one of the Kenyan athlete became third in Valencia Marathon. The athlete is known as Kelvin Kiptum.

The first lady said that, the young athlete completed the race after 2hrs:01mins:53.secs

Here is what she wrote,

Third in the Marathon Command.Kelvin Kiptum wins the 2022 Valencia Marathon with 2:01:53.

This record pitches the young Kenyan as the third fastest marathoner after our own Eliud Kipchoge - the Greatest of All Times - and Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia. At only 23, this win is no mean feet! What now stands between Kelvin and the best he can become is Time."

She also concluded by congratulating him.

"Congratulations, Kiptum."

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