NYC Marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor was reportedly hit by a speeding motorcycle while on a run. NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 6 – World Half Marathon record holder Geoffrey Kamworor says he is well on the recovery path, getting back into shape after a freak motorbike accident in June left him with head and ankle injuries that required surgery. The 27-year-old, who won the New York marathon last year, told the Daily Nation newspaper that his leg and head were injured in the accident. NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – There is light at the end of the tunnel. Use of the CNN name and/or logo on or as part of NEWS18.com does not derogate from the intellectual property rights of Cable News Network in respect of them. Geoffrey Kamworor celebrates during a past race. A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved "I also got injuries in my head and he helped me up and took me to the hospital.
We are all glad that Geoffrey Kamworor is recovering f rom his accident.
The accident came a day after new broke that the … Le marathonien Geoffrey Kamworor, 28 ans, a été victime d'un accident jeudi dans la matinée au cours d'une sortie d'entraînement.
The 28-year old remains hopeful that sports in the country can be opened up so that he returns to his training base in Kaptagat to step up his training.
Tokyo is my dream and everything I am doing in preparation is geared towards that,” Kamworor noted. “I am really glad that I am recovering well now after that accident and everything looks fine,” Kamworor told “I have already started my rehab training and currently, I am doing mostly gym work and indoor cycling to improve my endurance. I am hopeful that I will be able to get back on the road soon and take the training a step higher,” he added.
The world half marathon record holder was hit from behind by a speeding motorcycle, sustaining injuries on his head and ankle. All rights reserved. NAIROBI (KEN): World champion Geoffrey Kamworor who was in accident last week provided following statement by his management group: "Last week I was hit by a motorbike during my training. My target is to get very fit because the aim is to be 100pc fit for the Olympics. Kamworor was hit by a speeding motorbike while on a morning run and had […] All rights reserved. Photo/COURTESYThis website uses cookies to improve your experience.
Kenyan half marathon world record holder Geoffrey Kamworor suffered a fractured tibia after being hit from behind by a motorcycle during a training run on Thursday, local media have reported. “I hope that I can have maybe one race to try and gauge myself but at the moment it is not a priority. "I was one kilometre away from my home during my morning run when a speeding motorcycle hit me from behind and I fell down injuring my leg," Kamworor said.
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