- Eliud Kipchoge handed a fan his Nike court blazer worth around KSh 35,000 after she made an unexpected request at an event in Nairobi
- A video of the wholesome moment went viral on Instagram, racking up over 1,700 likes within a day of being posted
- One of the comments on the post was from the fan herself, who confirmed she was the recipient of Kipchoge's generous gesture
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has once again captured Kenyan hearts, this time not on the track but at a social event, after a video of him gifting a fan his designer blazer went massively viral online.
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The clip shows Kipchoge removing his Nike court blazer and handing it over to a female fan following what appears to have been a spontaneous request.
Why did Kipchoge gift fan?
The blazer in question is no ordinary piece of clothing. It is an ultra-lightweight, UV-blocking Nike design built for outdoor wear, retailing at $275, roughly KSh 35,000, on Nike's website.
The video went viral within a day of being posted, with Kenyans and fans across the globe reacting to the marathon world record holder's characteristic warmth.
What made the moment even more special was a comment from the fan herself. User @chaah_b wrote:
"Guys… I am the fan 😂❤️ #grateful," confirming she was the one who walked away with the coveted item.
User @moraatimes added further context, writing:
"I spoke to the fan who received Eliud Kipchoge's Blazer😍 she was so excited 🔥"
Watch the video below:
Netizens weigh in
The comment section filled up quickly with admiring responses from across the world:
@docnyambura:
"It fit her perfectly, it was meant to be hers 😍"
@dali.majala:
"It fit her like it was made for her😍"
@annpieranjururi:
"Wooooow that requires a new closet 🤣🤣🤣. God's time I will meet Sir Eliud and will do the same 🤣🤣🤣"
@happy_feet_94:
"Was this pre planned?, as someone who worked in suiting I hated how it fit him especially the trousers…if Nike made it 👀👀"
@aseries_brands:
"10 year this will be worth a good sum of money."
@araguaprobiketeam:
Kipchoge, widely regarded as the greatest marathon runner of all time, has built a reputation that extends far beyond athletics.
His calm demeanour and acts of generosity have earned him a near-iconic status in Kenya and around the world, and this latest moment appears to have only added to that legacy.
How much did Kipchoge earn from his Melbourne victory?
TUKO.co.ke also highlighted facts about how much Kipchoge is estimated to earn after winning the 2026 Melbourne Marathon and setting a course record.
The 41-year-old Kenyan’s victory ended a three-year wait for a marathon title, while a reported course-record bonus could lift his total payout to about KSh 5.46 million.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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