Faith Kipyegon and Kelvin Kiptum are among the top 100 most influential Africans alongside H.E. President William Ruto.
Double world record holder Faith Kipyegon and Kelvin Kiptum who possesses the marathon world record have been ranked among the top 100 most influential Africans alongside President William Ruto.
Kipyegon, Kiptum, and the President have been ranked by the New African Magazine, one of the best-selling Pan-African magazines.
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Kiptum and Kipyegon have been honoured thanks to their exemplary performances on the track that saw them set world records.
Kipyegon began her record-breaking spree at the Diamond League Meeting in Florence, Italy where she broke the 1500m world record.
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Less than a week later, the double World Champion (1500m and 5000m) broke the 5000m world record in Paris, France before shattering the one-mile world record at the Meeting in Monaco.
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Kipyegon also won double gold at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, becoming the first woman to win the two titles at the World Championships.
Meanwhile, Kiptum was also in a class of his own last season. He began his campaign at the London Marathon, clocking the third-fastest time in history to win the race.
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The reigning London Marathon champion then proceeded to the Chicago Marathon, where he shattered Eliud Kipchoge’s world record time. He clocked 2:00:35 to win the race and obliterate Kipchoge’s world record time of 2:01:09.
Other Kenyans who have made it to the list of the most influential are Equity Bank CEO James Mwangi under the business category, celebrity chef Ali Mandhry, filmmaker Wanuri Kaihiu, Environmentalist Wanjira Mathai, and Historian Chao Maina.