Nairobi, May 28 -- Legendary athlete Kipchoge Keino has said it is a great honour for organisers of Nairobi Meeting to name the opening leg of the World Athletics Continental Tour after him.
On Tuesday, race director, Barnaba Korir announced that organisers had named the meeting 'Kip Keino Classic'. The race will be held on September 26.
"It's a great feeling to be honoured when someone is still alive. May the good God bless Kenya and may the good Lord bless our sportsmen and women," Keino said in a telephone interview from Eldoret Wednesday.
The legendary athlete said he is keen to attend the opening ceremony of the race.
He has also advised local sportsmen to keep safe and to observe healthy habits during training in view of Covid-19 ...