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Kipchoge Keino delivers keynote at 2016 Kenya Marathon Dinner
Kipchoge Keino, gold medalist in track and field, Chairman of the Kenyan Olympic Committee and winner of the first Laurel Award, a distinction from the International Olympic Committee will be honored at the Kenya Marathon Dinner as he delivers the keynote address. Keino, as an athlete representing his native Kenya, received his first gold medal in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico and throughout his career continued to win additional gold and silver medals in track and field events. However, it is his contribution to education, culture, development and peace through sport that catapulted him to fame beyond his athletic abilities.
Chemutai Chepkwony, Founder and President of the Kenyan Marathon Dinner explains it best, “The Kenya Marathon Dinner began nearly two decades ago as a way to honor the elite marathon runners from Kenya that run in the Chicago Marathon. These runners have been our ambassadors, making us proud and we wanted to show our appreciation of their athletic efforts. A similar honor is due to Kip Keino, who has given so much of himself to the people of my homeland and his, the great nation of Kenya. I’m so elated to have him along with the other Olympians attending the dinner this year.” The Kenya Marathon Dinner is a Not for Profit organization whose focus is to honor the Kenyan marathon runners, provide an avenue for them to share the benefits of exercise and healthy diet, give marathon enthusiasts an opportunity to interact with some of the world’s best athletes as well as enjoy Kenyan cuisine and culture. The 2016 Kenya Marathon Dinner will occur Friday, October 7, 2016, 6:30 PM, in the Boulevard Room at the Hilton Chicago Hotel, 720 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago Illinois, 60605.
Additional guests include, Olympians Peter Rono, Edwin Koech, Peter Koech and Joseph Sainah. Music and spoken word will be delivered by Anna Mwalagho. For more information, visit www.kenyamarathondinner.com.
Tickets are available at kenyamarathondinner.eventbrite.com
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