Ummmm wrote:
Kipchoge has a very long career.
Kipchoge doesn't need to pursue the money, because he already has money.
I'm 20% sure you may have been joking and using super dry sarcasm, but just in case..
I guess you're 20% wrong about me!
Any one of these guys can be running their last great race. Compared to athletes in other sports their careers and payouts are shorter and smaller.
They, like most people are motivated by money and what it can do for them. Not to mention their agents, coaches, families, and others that are relying on them to bring home the bacon.