Grace Sugut is a Kenyan athlete who recently gained public attention after taking part in her first marathon race, following in her husband’s footsteps.
She is married to Eliud Kipchoge, the two-time Olympic marathon champion who is widely regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners in history.
In May 2026, she completed her first marathon at the Cape Town Marathon in South Africa, finishing the race in 4:29:59.
She was ranked 2,353rd out of 6,914 women in the event.
Eliud Kipchoge was waiting at the finish line to congratulate her, reversing a memorable moment from 2019 when Grace welcomed him after he completed the INEOS 1:59 Challenge, where he became the first person to run a marathon distance in under two hours under special conditions.
Grace is now set to compete in her second marathon at the NB42K Porto Alegre Marathon in Brazil on July 12, 2026, alongside her husband.
How She Met Eliud Kipchoge
Grace and Eliud Kipchoge first met while growing up in the same neighbourhood and attending the same school.
Although they had known each other for years, their relationship began after Grace’s brother, Amos, one of Kipchoge’s close friends, introduced them.
Speaking in a 2020 interview with the BBC, Grace said she was attracted to Kipchoge’s quiet and humble personality, adding that his discipline on the track is reflected in his family life, where he values punctuality and spending time with their children.
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Supporting Her Husband’s Dream
Sugut has consistently supported her husband throughout his career, often drawing on her faith during major competitions.
Ahead of the 2022 Berlin Marathon, she revealed that she had spent a week fasting and praying for Eliud Kipchoge before the race.
Kipchoge went on to deliver one of the greatest performances of his career, breaking his own marathon world record with a time of 2:01:09 to claim his fourth Berlin Marathon title.
After the race, Grace said she was grateful that her prayers had been answered and celebrated her husband’s latest historic achievement.
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Hobbies
She enjoys travelling and has visited several destinations around the world while supporting her husband’s athletics career.
In a 2020 interview with The Standard, she listed Hong Kong, Taiwan, mainland China and Japan among her favourite international destinations.
Family
Grace and Eliud Kipchoge have been married for over 20 years. Together, they have three children, Lynn, Griffin, and Gordon.
The family lives in Eldoret.
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