Ruto leads Kenyans in Congratulating Triumphant Brigid Kosgei

Deputy President William Ruto has led Kenyans in showering 2019 London Marathon Women’s race.

The 25 year old stunned compatriot and race favorite Vivian Cheruiyot to win her maiden London title in 2:18:20. Cheruiyot won silver.

Ruto lauded Koskei as a majestic, composed and confident performer.

An exhilarating run by Brigid Kosgei to lead @VivianCheruiyot to a 1-2 Kenyan finish at the #LondonMarathon. A majestic, composed and confident performance. Great effort by Gladys Cherono and Mary Keitany. pic.twitter.com/P4TDIzOtRo

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) April 28, 2019

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga said that the whole country was proud of Brigid.

Congratulations @EliudKipchoge on winning the Men’s race at the #LondonMarathon with an inspiring performance. We are proud of you.

— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) April 28, 2019

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen couldn’t help but purr over the exhilarating performance.

Congratulations Brigid KOSGEI for winning #LondonMarathon19 Women race and @VivianCheruiyot for coming second. Well done Mary Keitany (4th) & Gladys Cherono (5th). You are the great face of Kenya pic.twitter.com/6q1oUmoHPJ

— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) April 28, 2019

Watching #LondonMarathon. I think #Kipchoge might set a course record. #BrigidKoskei has just gone 2:18:20 to win the Womens race- including an incredible 66:42 2nd half, the fastest 2nd half ever.

— Ian stone (@stoneian41) April 28, 2019

Brigid finished 2nd in the 2018 edition of the London Marathon but she wasn’t ready to settle for anything other than gold this time and she made her intentions known early in the race.

Eliud Kipchoge easily strolled into his 4th London title in the men’s race to continue Kenya’s dominance in London.