Kelvin Kiptum who recently smashed Eliud Kipchoge’s record was among the finalists in the World Athlete of the Year Awards.
In a press statement dated Tuesday November 14, World Athletics noted that Kiptum excelled in the track receiving global recognition.Â
“The five athletes, who represent four countries from four area associations, have achieved sensational performances across a range of athletics disciplines in 2023, winning titles and breaking world records at the World Athletics Championships Budapest 23, one-day meeting circuits, Label road races and other events around the world, “the statement read in part.
Here is How World Athletics Described them
Neeraj Chopra, IND, javelin
· World champion
· Asian Games champion
Ryan Crouser, USA, shot put
· World champion
· World record
Mondo Duplantis, SWE, pole vault
· World champion
· Diamond League champion with world record
Kelvin Kiptum, KEN, marathon
· London and Chicago Marathon winner
· Marathon world record breaker
Noah Lyles, USA, 100m/200m
· World 100m and 200m champion
· World leader and undefeated in six finals at 200m
The winner will be unveiled later this year.
Faith Kipyegon is also eyeing the highly coveted award in the women category.
Kipyegon broke several world records earning recognition from both the government and athletics world.
