Eliud Kipchoge‘s Profile, Net Worth, Lifestyle, Brand Endorsements, Cars Collection, Lesser-Known Facts And Much More

Kenyan professional long-distance runner, Eliud Kipchoge clinched his maiden individual world championship title in 2003, setting a world junior record for 5000m at the young age of eighteen, and there has been no looking back for Kipchoge ever since.

Often hailed and commemorated as one of the greatest marathon runners of all-time, Kipchoge was an Olympic Marathon champion in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic Games. The spearhead marathon runner from Kenya has successfully run four out of the ten fastest marathons in history.

At the age of 39, Kipchoge appeared in his fifth edition of the Paris Olympic Games 2024 to dominate the track with his marathon exploits however unfortunately he failed to defend his gold medal and stepped out of the race after a distance of 30km due to discomfort around his waist.

In this article, we will take a look at Kipchoge’s net worth, lifestyle, achievements, family, and much more.

Eliud Kipchoge’s Profile, Net Worth, Lifestyle, Brand Endorsements, Cars Collection, Lesser-Known Facts And Much More

Eliud Kipchoge Biography

Real Name: Eliud Kipchoge

Nickname:  The Philosopher

Profession: Kenyan professional long-distance runner

Nationality: Kenyan

Religion: Catholic

Hometown: Kapsisiywa, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Net Worth: $3 Million

Eliud Kipchoge Physical Status

Height: 1.67 m

Weight: 52 Kg

Eye color: Black

Hair color: Black

Eliud Kipchoge Personal Life :

Date of Birth: 5 November 1984

Place of Birth: Kapsisiywa, Rift Valley Province, Kenya

Zodiac : Scorpio

School: Kaptel Secondary School, Nandi County

College: N/A

Highest Educational Qualifications: High-School Graduate

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Food Habits: Non-Vegetarian

Hobbies: Reading & listening to music

Eliud Kipchoge Family Life

Mother’s Name: Janet Rotich

Father’s Name: N/A

Sibling’s Name: N/A

Marital Status: Married

Affair: Grace Sugutt

Children’s Name: Lynne, Griffin and Jordon

Eliud Kipchoge Net Worth

According to the financial reports as of January 2025, the Kenyan professional long-distance runner, Kipchoge holds a net worth of an estimated $3 million.

Athlete Name	Eliud Kipchoge
Net Worth In 2025 (in $)	$3 Million

Eliud Kipchoge Car Collection

Although there’s no information available on Kipchoge’s car collection in the public domain as of January 2025, the American artistic gymnast has been seen posting pictures with his brand new ISUZU D-MAX Limited Edition on his social media pages.

S.No	Car Model	Price
1	ISUZU D-MAX Limited Edition	$68,990

Eliud Kipchoge Brand Endorsements

Often hailed as one of the greatest marathon runners in the world, the Kenyan professional long-distance runner, Kipchoge has been sponsored by Adidas for over two decades now and he is often spotted wearing Adidas’ gear during almost all his races. Apart from Adidas, Kipchoge has also been the brand ambassador for Nike and Isuzu D-Max.

Eliud Kipchoge’s Major Achievements

• Kipchoge boasts a total of two Olympic gold medals which he clinched in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, a silver Olympic medal which he clinched at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and a bronze Olympic medal which he clinched at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
• Kipchoge also captured a gold medal in 5000m marathon event at the 2003 World Championships held in Paris.
• Also, Kipchoge was awarded with the United Nations Kenya Person of the Year Award in 2018.
• Additionally, Kipchoge was honoured as the BBC World Sport Star of the Year in 2019.
• Moreover, Kipchoge received an honorary doctorate from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology in 2023.

Here Are Some Lesser-Known Facts About Eliud Kipchoge That You Probably Don’t Know

• As a child, Kipchoge used to run three kilometres every single day to his school.
• Unfortunately, Kipchoge lost his father at a very young age and was brought up single-handedly by his mother who worked as a teacher.
• Kipchoge met Patrick Sang, a former Olympic medalist who later became his coach and a father figure.
• As per reports, Kipchoge currently resides in Eldoret, Kenya with his wife and three children.