Macron thanks Kipchoge for ‘patience’ after Nairobi morning run
France’s President Emmanuel Macron Macron and Kipchoge running alongside security detail in Kenya
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12/05/2026 – 11:08 GMT+2
Macron joined marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge for an early morning run in Nairobi on day three of his Africa tour, later thanking the two-time Olympic champion for his “patience.”
French President Emmanuel Macron joined legendary Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge for an early morning jog in Nairobi on Monday.
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It took place on the third day of Macron’s tour of Africa.
Both men, visibly in high spirits, maintained a light tempo over almost eight kilometers. Kipchoge donned his signature white sleeves with Macron opting for a simple t-shirt and shorts.
Kipchoge is widely regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners in history.
The two-time Olympic champion (Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020) also won a world crown, 11 World Marathon Major titles and set two official world records.
He became the first person to break the two-hour marathon barrier under special conditions with an unofficial time of one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds, in Vienna in 2019.
The 48-year-old Macron, who is an avid runner, maintained a good pace, but still thanked Kipchoge for his ‘patience’.
Later on Monday, the French President co-hosted an economic summit with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto, at the University of Nairobi.
