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Adidas organise Agnes Tirop Memorial Fun Run

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Last updated: March 2, 2023 9:29 pm
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Tirop’s Angels Foundation and Adidas in conjunction with Athletics Kenya will hold an event dubbed “Agnes Tirop Memorial Fun Run and Ride” in remembrance of Agnes Tirop at Koitalel Samoei University College in Mosoriot, Nandi County on Sunday.

Agnes Tirop Memorial Fun Run and Ride will include 42km in cycling, 10,000m race, 3,000m corporate run, 2km women only race and kids 1km run.

The race, which is open to all athletes is expected to attract a good number both in elite and fun run categories.

The 2km women only race will mark the International Women’s Day celebrations which is celebrated on March 8 all over the world to create awareness on issues such as gender-based violence, gender equality among others.

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Adidas Vice President Global Sports Marketing Jennifer Thomas pays her respects at the grave of the late Agnes Tirop in Kapnyamisa village in Mosoriot, Nandi County on March 1, 2023.

The races will start at Kabiyet-Kaiboi road at 8am and end at Koitalel Samoei University College.

Koitalel Samoei University College Deputy Principal Professor Rose Korir said that the university is ready to host the event.

Joan Chelimo, a distance runner and deputy secretary at Tirop’s Angels foundation, said that the race is part of commemorating Tirop whose life was cut short despite having represented Kenya in various international races.

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“We decided to stage the race close to her home as one way of remembering her good deeds. She was a big name and we shouldn’t just forget her but keep her dreams alive always,” said Chelimo.

She further said that Tirop will always be remembered through the foundation and they have been visiting churches and schools to create awareness on gender-based violence.

 

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