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Eliud Kipchoge Crowned Kenya’s Top Sports Personality Of The Year At SOYA Award

Jakowiti by Jakowiti
January 25, 2020
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World Marathon record-breaker Eliud Kipchoge has been crowned the 2019 Sports Personality of the Year for the second year running 

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The Award was presented at the Safaricom Sports Personality of the Year Awards (SOYA) held at the Mombasa Sports Club.

The only human to have completed a marathon under two hours, was also named Sports Man of the Year.

  • “Am overwhelmed for this victory. Human beings have two legs but I have another extra leg. Sports is the only way to unite Kenyans,” said an elated Kipchoge.
Kipchoge receives SOYA Award in Mombasa [COURTESY]

Kipchoge urged Kenyans to embrace sports for Kenyan to remain a healthy nation.

  • “If you want to have freedom, get into sports and you will never regret. My legacy is not to build houses but to see sports bring Kenyans together,” he added
Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge for the second year running was crowned the SOYA Sports Personality #SafaricomSOYAwards2019 pic.twitter.com/Qa7PQ1T24h

— SOYAAwardsOfficial (@AwardsSoya) January 24, 2020

OVERRAL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNERS 

Sports man of the year
Eliud kipchoge

Sports woman of the year
Helen Obiri

Coach of the year
Paul Bitok (volleyball)

Sports team of the year (men)
Kenya Commercial Bank (rugby)

Sports team of the year (women)
Malkia Strikers (volleyball)

Sports man living with a disability
Samuel Mushai – Athletics

Sports woman living with a disability
Catherine Nyaga (athletics)

Federation of the year
Kenya Special Olympics

Most promising player (boys)
Geoffrey Okwatch

Most promising player (girls)
Jentrix Shikangwa (Harambee Starlets)


Most outstanding player (boys)
Stephen Ndegwa (Swimming Aga Khan Academy, Mombasa)

Most outstanding player (girls)
Marian Bianchi (swimming Aga Khan Academy)

School coach of the year
Justin Kigwari (volleyball Kwathanze)

School of the year boys
Kakamega

School of the year (girls)
Kwathanze (volleyball)

Community Hero
Johanna Omolo (football)

Hall of Fame Inductees
Dorcas Ndasaba
Mohammoud Abbas

Jakowiti

Jakowiti

Jakowiti serves as the Managing Editor of Kisasa News, steering the publication's editorial vision, content strategy, and team operations to ensure the delivery of accurate, timely, and compelling news. With a passion for storytelling and a steadfast commitment to journalistic integrity, Jakowiti focuses on crafting impactful narratives that resonate with readers. Holding a background in electronic engineering with a specialization in industrial solar energy, Jakowiti brings a unique perspective to coverage of technology, sustainability, and innovation. Beyond the newsroom, Jakowiti actively engages with the community, shares expertise, and advocates for forward-thinking solutions to pressing societal challenges. Stay informed with Kisasa News — where stories come alive.

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