Kipchoge Named To Be The Best Olympic Athlete For Men

Eliud Kipchoge has been named the best male athlete in this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.

Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic marathon champion, was crowned at a ceremony in Crete, Greece on Sunday night bringing together officials from all Olympic committees around the world.

Kipchoge attends awards ceremony in Turkey

Kipchoge, who also holds the world record in marathon, was presented with the award by African Olympic Committee President Mustapha Berraf.

Kenya Olympic Committee President Noc-k Paul Tergat (Right) with Secretary General Francis Mutuku attending the ANOC General Assembly

Other athletes awarded

Best Female Athlete of Tokyo 2020 - Canadian Maggie Mac Neil

Outstanding Athlete Performance - Cuban Mijain Lopez

Best Male Team at Tokyo 2020 - Japan National Baseball Team

Best Feale Team at Tokyo 2020 - New Zealand Rugby Team

Best Male Multiple Athlete Event of Tokyo 2020 - Italy Cycling Track Pursuit Team

Best Female Multiple Athlete Event of Tokyo 2020 - Estonia Fencing Epee Team