London Marathon – 'who’s saying what’

Olympic champions Eliud Kipchoge (Marathon) and Vivian Cheruiyot (5,000m) from Kenya won this year’s London Marathon on Sunday.

Nation Sport samples comments on social media:

“Feeling happy. Kenyan Athletes will always be the best in the World. Congratulations our Champs,” said the 2013 World 3,000m steeplechase champion Milcah Chemos, who is also athletes representative at Athletics Kenya on Facebook.

“She did it @VivianCheruiyot won London! Congrats Vivian! Can’t wait to celebrate!,” said 2018 Paris Marathon Betsy Saina on Twitter.

“Congratulations to Eliud Kipchoge and Vivian Cheruiyot for impressive victories in the 2018 London Marathon,” said Olympic 800m champion and 800m World Record holder David Rudisha on Facebook.

“Hongera Eliud Kipchoge and Vivian Cheruiyot for winning the 2018 #LondonMarathon and for reaffirming #MagicalKenya's place in global athletics. #Kenya is proud of you,” said President Uhuru Kenyatta on twitter and Facebook.

“Congratulations to #VivianCheruiyot and #TeamKenya on a successful #LondonMarathon2018,” said Joe Sang, Kenya’s ambassador to Sweden, on Facebook.

“You can’t define the class that is Eliud Kipchoge. Congratulations,” said Rachel Musyoka on Facebook.

“Vivian Cheruiyot she is one of the best athlete of our times. She is very hardworking!!Making Kenya proud again,” said Francis Mulekya on Facebook.

“This afternoon I celebrate Eliud Kipchoge and Vivian Cheruiyot our Kenyan athletes who have just won the 2018 London Marathon. The two including other Kenyan athletes in the race have shown their patriotism after winning several medals and must therefore be proud of them. This is how Kenyans should be busy trying to give the best to the nation in different fields rather than staring and celebrating for the handshakes which doesn't contribute to the moving forward of our beloved nation,” said Collins Koech on Facebook.

“I just love this lady, Vivian Cheruiyot "The rocket pocket”! She just recovered to take the lead of the Women's London Marathon! Her spirit is just immense and unbelievable!” said Maingi Mingi Maingi on Facebook.

“Vivian Cheruiyot, Brigid Kosgei< Gladys Cherono and respected Mary Keitany…Kenya 1 2 4 5 we are proud of you not only for being great world marathoners but also for keeping Kenya at the top of endurance tests of running 42 km,” said Teddy Kimani on Facebook.

“Resilience, grit and determination defines Team Kenya performance at the London Marathon as Vivian Cheruiyot leads Brigid Kosgei to a 1-2 finish in the women's race; Eliud Kipchoge wins the men's title. A brilliant effort to beat a stellar cast of elite runners. # LondonMarathon,” said Hon Lel on Facebook.

“‏Congratulations Eliud Kipchoge, Vivian Cheruiyot for winning men and women Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 respectively. Kudos #TeamKenya. Kenya is proud of you. #MonicaJuma, @AbabuNamwamba @AmbMKamau,” said a tweet from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

“Straight outta the Source of Champions! Nandi is proud, Kenya is proud. Congratulations Eliud Kipchoge for reclaiming the London Marathon title. Thumbs up also goes to Vivian Cheruiyot and Brigid Kosgei for emerging first and second in the women's marathon. #TugaTai,” said Nandi Governor Stephen Sang on twitter.

“Excellence, Determination, Hardwork, Resilience & Perseverance is what defines #Kenya 's performance at the #LondonMarathon . Hongera @VivianCheruiyot Brigit Kosgei, @EliudKipchoge for a Tremendous Performance,” said Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Sports Rashid Echesa on twitter.