Kenya’s running man Philip aims to rewrite personal record in KLSCM


Good backing: Philip Kiptoo Rutto (left) and Paul Kipkurui Chirchir (second from right) with Under Armour representatives Chrissy Kha Khrang and Jeff Lau.

PETALING JAYA: Kenyan Philip Kiptoo Rutto used to literally run to school – and now he is a full-fledged marathon runner.

Rutto said he would run to his primary school which was a good 5km away from his house in Elgon View, Eldoret, back in the 90s.

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