Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge was honoured after Coros Global, a company making high-tech sports gear, unveiled a new limited wrist.
The limited edition Coros Global Pace 3 watch features Kipchoge’s written signature and traditional Kenyan geometric prints.
According to Kipchoge, the watch is made to give athletes specialized feedback and data helping them plan their training and improvement plans.
“I am excited to share my new, limited edition Coros Global PACE 3 watch, featuring my written signature and traditional Kenyan geometric prints, inspired by the place I call home,” Kipchoge’s statement read in part.
“My dream has always been to make this world a running world, whether you are just getting started, or running your next race. The EK PACE 3 is made for everyone and provides personalized training data, so you can set new challenges. Together we run as one,” he added.
The watch cost Ksh37,972.50 on the COROS Global website. There is another edition of the watch, named Track which goes for Ksh34,922.50. The other editions of the watches, Black and White, are also retailing for Ksh37,972.50.
“We are excited to share Eliud’s new limited edition COROS watch, featuring a design with the national Kenyan colours and Eliud’s own signature. This watch was created to inspire runners around the world.” NN Running Team wrote.