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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
February 7, 2026
10h ago
Kipchoge sees Olympic flag bearer role as huge opportunity

Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge says he is honored to serve as an Olympic flag bearer at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games...
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Kenyan marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge expressed his honor at being chosen as an Olympic flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games. He sees this as a significant opportunity to represent Kenyan and African values.
- Kipchoge is one of eight flag bearers at the opening ceremony.
- He will represent Kenya alongside Alpine skiers Sabrina Simader and Issa Laborde at the Winter Games.
- Kipchoge retired from competitive running on November 2 after finishing 17th in the 2025 New York Marathon.
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