Nike seems ALARMINGLY reluctant to support Kiptum

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    BrighamOLD

    Member since 11/30/2022.

    46 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:08am EDT

    First of all, let's keep some perspective. Yes I know Nike sponsors Kipum, and yes I know they have posted on social media about him. But the support they're giving him is the bare minimum required to not draw attention to the fact that they don't want to touch him.

    Just another red flag in this whole thing. From a brand who propped Kipchogo up like he was the second coming of christ, and sent him around with a list of Hallmark greeting card sayings to 'inspire the world,' they haven't done squat for Kiptum.

    People have accused Kipchoge of doping plenty of times, but Nike makes him seem like Buddha and blasts him across every outlet media outlet with his 'no human is limited' propaganda. I have no stance on either side of the issue; is it good for the sport? Yeah probably. Is it a little silly at times? Sure. But that's not the point. Kiptum (if he is really 23) has the chance to be BY FAR the greatest marathoner we've ever seen, and Nike WILL NOT TOUCH HIM.

    Something is off here. What do they know?

  • annoyed track fan

    Anonymous Poster

    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:09am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    stop starting rumors

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  • Its Too Good To Be True

    Anonymous Poster

    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:14am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    Even Nike doesn't believe he's legitimate.

    Probably they think he's too good to be true.

    Otherwise they would support him more.

  • moneymoneymon

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:16am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    They’ve still got a load of Kipchoge merch that they need to offload

  • ooo000

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:16am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    I'm not sure I'm seeing it. He was wearing their kit and proto shoe. However, if there is an issue, it's probably because Kiptum kinda, sorta signed with the Chinese brand Qiaodan for a bit. Not sure what was going on - was he was trying to switch or double dip or what? Kiptum's image was still being used on the official Qiaodan website a few days ago (when I linked it jokingly for a reply on who should sign Addy Wiley), though it looks to have been removed as of now.

  • hhh7

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:23am EDT
    re: Its Too Good To Be True

    Its Too Good To Be True wrote:

    Even Nike doesn't believe he's legitimate.

    Probably they think he's too good to be true.

    Otherwise they would support him more.

    Its Too Good To Be True.

    Doesn't have any evidence.

    Immediately accuses Kiptum of doping.

    Offers zero arguments to support his claim.

    Thanks for being a clown.

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    BrighamOLD

    Member since 11/30/2022.

    46 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:23am EDT
    re: ooo000

    ooo000 wrote:

    I'm not sure I'm seeing it. He was wearing their kit and proto shoe. However, if there is an issue, it's probably because Kiptum kinda, sorta signed with the Chinese brand Qiaodan for a bit. Not sure what was going on - was he was trying to switch or double dip or what? Kiptum's image was still being used on the official Qiaodan website a few days ago (when I linked it jokingly for a reply on who should sign Addy Wiley), though it looks to have been removed as of now.

    Look at Nike Running instagram page. One post for Kiptum. SEVERAL for Kipchoge after Berlin.

    Instagram:www.instagram.com/nikerunning/?hl=en

  • 50there

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:24am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    BrighamOLD wrote:

    First of all, let's keep some perspective. Yes I know Nike sponsors Kipum, and yes I know they have posted on social media about him. But the support they're giving him is the bare minimum required to not draw attention to the fact that they don't want to touch him.

    Just another red flag in this whole thing. From a brand who propped Kipchogo up like he was the second coming of christ, and sent him around with a list of Hallmark greeting card sayings to 'inspire the world,' they haven't done squat for Kiptum.

    People have accused Kipchoge of doping plenty of times, but Nike makes him seem like Buddha and blasts him across every outlet media outlet with his 'no human is limited' propaganda. I have no stance on either side of the issue; is it good for the sport? Yeah probably. Is it a little silly at times? Sure. But that's not the point. Kiptum (if he is really 23) has the chance to be BY FAR the greatest marathoner we've ever seen, and Nike WILL NOT TOUCH HIM.

    Something is off here. What do they know?

    Typical Letsrun.com psychotic delusions.

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    dullard

    Member since 09/13/2019.

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:25am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    Since when does Nike care if their athletes are dopers?

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    BrighamOLD

    Member since 11/30/2022.

    46 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:30am EDT
    re: dullard

    dullard wrote:

    Since when does Nike care if their athletes are dopers?

    Exactly, so how blatant would it have to be for them to legitimately care

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    BrighamOLD

    Member since 11/30/2022.

    46 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:39am EDT
    re: moneymoneymon

    moneymoneymon wrote:

    They’ve still got a load of Kipchoge merch that they need to offload

    All humans are limited. Except for Kelvin.

  • bekele boi

    Anonymous Poster

    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:41am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    What happened last time an unknown man named Kiptum broke a world record? I'll wait.

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    randomist

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:45am EDT
    re: annoyed track fan

    annoyed track fan wrote:

    stop starting rumors

    Start stopping rumors.

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    AndsonHanson

    Member since 09/27/2023.

    9 posts. Last post 6 months ago.
    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:47am EDT
    re: hhh7

    hhh7 wrote:

    Its Too Good To Be True.

    Doesn't have any evidence.

    Immediately accuses Kiptum of doping.

    Offers zero arguments to support his claim.

    Thanks for being a clown.

    LOL

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  • Seb Coe..

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:48am EDT
    re: BrighamOLD

    BrighamOLD wrote:

    ooo000 wrote:

    I'm not sure I'm seeing it. He was wearing their kit and proto shoe. However, if there is an issue, it's probably because Kiptum kinda, sorta signed with the Chinese brand Qiaodan for a bit. Not sure what was going on - was he was trying to switch or double dip or what? Kiptum's image was still being used on the official Qiaodan website a few days ago (when I linked it jokingly for a reply on who should sign Addy Wiley), though it looks to have been removed as of now.

    Look at Nike Running instagram page. One post for Kiptum. SEVERAL for Kipchoge after Berlin.

    Instagram:www.instagram.com/nikerunning/?hl=en

    Kipchoge has 2.4 million followers on Instagram, while Kiptum has 50K. He is by far the most followed distance runner on the planet, its not hard to see why they view him as more marketable. Nike is here for one thing only, which is to sell shoes.

    Lol at people trying to turn this into Nike caring about doping.

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    BrighamOLD

    Member since 11/30/2022.

    46 posts. Last post 2 months ago.
    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:50am EDT
    re: Seb Coe..

    Seb Coe.. wrote:

    BrighamOLD wrote:

    Look at Nike Running instagram page. One post for Kiptum. SEVERAL for Kipchoge after Berlin.

    Instagram:www.instagram.com/nikerunning/?hl=en

    Kipchoge has 2.4 million followers on Instagram, while Kiptum has 50K. He is by far the most followed distance runner on the planet, its not hard to see why they view him as more marketable. Nike is here for one thing only, which is to sell shoes.

    Lol at people trying to turn this into Nike caring about doping.

    How many of those followers were due to Nike's marketing campaigns? Likely 90% if not more. So why are they now trying to do the same with Kiptum if he is the 'next generation'?

  • vczxzcxv

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    6 months ago 10/09/2023 9:57am EDT
    re: hhh7

    It's dubious. He runs his first marathon in 2:01. Think about the struggles and time that even Hermens-Healing Hans supported superstars took to get the marathon right. Then he runs 2:00:35 with a 59:55 second half. A 27:52 10k from 30k-40k??? Come on.

  • vczxzcxv

    Anonymous Poster

    6 months ago 10/09/2023 10:00am EDT
    re: vczxzcxv

    IAAF has him with one track 10000m in 28:27 in 2021. One road 10k in 28:xx. They list him for three half marathons, in 59:xx for two and 58:42 for the third. Now he is a 2:00:35 world record holder. It's more than obvious what is going on. And it's not just the shoes because others have them as well.

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