Kipchoge feels motivated despite Paris setback, delighted to see marathon growth in China

BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge says he will dust himself off and keep his head up despite a disappointing performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and he is also glad to see the rapid marathon growth in China.

Kipchoge, marathon gold medalist in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, was eyeing his third consecutive Olympic title in Paris, but he finished on a disappointing note as he withdre