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UNESCO designates marathon icon of Kenya Kipchoge Goodwill Ambassador

Nairobi, Oct 9 (UNI) Kenya's marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge was on Wednesday designated as Goodwill Ambassador by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at a ceremony held here.
As a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, the 39-year-old long-distance runner who has broken two world records and bagged two Olympic medals is expected to champion diverse causes including education, cohesion and ecological sustainability.
"Am deeply honored to accept the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador appointment," Kipchoge said.
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