Upon setting a new mark in the women’s marathon, Kosgei inspired the world with her beautiful prose. Her words resonated with every woman in this world, and she showed inimitable grace and elegance all the while. I’m proud of her. She’s an outstanding athlete, but an even better person. This quote really touched me, and I consider it one of the best quotes in all of sport. I think the world of running found its replacement for the charismatic Usain Bolt.
“My agent told me [I’m] supposed to use the pink one (the Next%), and I refuse,” Kosgei said. “I was just 50-50 to use the pink one. But something come in my mind, say that yesterday, Kipchoge run and use the same shoes and the other pacemakers [did too]. Why not me?”