Kenyans on social media on Tuesday slammed British news outlet, Daily Mail Online for undermining Kenya’s dominance in last Sunday London Marathon.
In a controversial article headlined “The evolution of marathon running in recent years is troubling… it’s hard not to question the elite in the £1bn race,” the outlet questions the credibility of Eliud Kipchoge, who won the London Marathon title for a record fourth time.
The outlet suggests that Kipchoge may have used suspicious means other than just talent and training to conquer London.
It adds that the way Kipchoge and other East Africans run in recent years is abnormal, suggesting the use of prohibited substances.
This has angered Kenyans who have taken to social media using the hashtag, #SomeoneTell @MailOnline, to criticize the outlet over the controversial article.
Here are some of the reactions;
@robinnjogu tweets:” @MailOnline that this article is essentially a mix of balderdash and poppycock wrapped in pure rubbish. What if @Mo_Farah won?”
@FredMuitiriri says:” @MailOnline, Kenya is no longer your colony. Mau Mau defeated you, and our athletes are cementing just that on your streets. Shame shame shame.”
@IAmOgutu notes: “@DailyMailUK, Kenyans are and remain genetically better wired to win resilience races and we are not apologetic. It’s a kind of black supremacy you must learn to live with.”
While Kipchoge clinched the men’s title, his compatriot Brigid Kosgei won the women’s race.
Last week Italy reversed its…
Last week Italy reversed its ban on African runners in the half marathon,after a backlash,and cries of racism. Their flimsy excuse was that,”african runners are exploited”. Truth, be told, Daily mail would very much love this to happen,but since there is not possibility of that happening, the closest now it to attack the african athletes.And Kenyans in particular.
If this was an attempt to increase sales,it flopped.
Daily Mail should be questioning Sir Mo’s meteoric rise in marathon,,not to mention the connection to his former doping couch,Alberto Salazer.How about your Paula Radiclife’s womens’ marathon record that has stood at 2,15.25 for 16 years? No woman has gotten even close.How about her squashed doping allegations? Shame on you daily mail.Yes you are a daily shame now.
Europe is a very strange…
Europe is a very strange place. In the US you can see that black peoples have made strides and hold good jobs and such. Look @ Europe, you can’t even have one black referee in the whole Europe to officiate a game? This is jealousy with racial undertones because they can’t stand the heat. Kipchoge is one of the most tech savvy athletes and even takes us through his workout regimen including during preparation for the London Marathon. They are mad because Farah was their golden goose who suddenly can’t lay any eggs. Kipchoge is successful simply because of hard work, good genes and a great mind to match. Bullshit article.
Some writer,from Europe is…
Some writer,from Europe is trying tp give credit to the vapofly shoe Kipchoge and the Elite were wearing…,but if you make that as equal for all, the still Eliud suppasses them all…