The University of Exeter on Saturday feted marathon great Eliud Kipchoge with an honorary Doctorate Degree of Laws (LLD) for his achievements in sports.
One of the great #marathon runners of all time, @EliudKipchoge, will be honoured at the @UniofExeter's Winter Graduation ceremony this weekend.
Read more ➡️https://t.co/bAuHOUzy38 pic.twitter.com/UsaEwEVmiA— University of Exeter News (@UniofExeterNews) December 13, 2019
The 35-year-old world marathon record holder became the first man this year to run a full marathon under two hours in the INEOS 1.59 challenge.
Eliud has also won the Olympic title and eight Marathon Major victories.
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He offered that “breaking barriers is about the mind.”
"Breaking barriers is about the mind" says @EliudKipchoge, who receives an honorary degree from @UniofExeter today pic.twitter.com/j8fotwTiGg
— University of Exeter News (@UniofExeterNews) December 14, 2019
Last week Friday Kipchoge was awarded Honorary Degree of Laws, sports services by the University of Laikipia.
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