Brian Kipchumba donned two different shoes on his way to claiming silver in the Geneva Half Marathon.
Kenyan long-distance runner Brian Kipchumba surprised spectators during the 2025 Geneva Half Marathon by stepping onto the podium in an unconventional look wearing two different shoes from rival brands, ASICS and adidas on each foot.
Kipchumba, who finished second in the men’s race on Sunday behind compatriot Leonard Kipngeno Bor, revealed the reason behind his mismatched footwear in a post-race interview.
The rising athlete admitted he had no other option hence the choice of footwear
“I had to use them because I had no other option.” said Kipchupa via Kenya One Sports
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Gor Mahia utilized their lack of a fixture this weekend with an in-house clash following their postponed Mashemeji Derby.
No Sponsorship, No Options
Kipchumba, who impressively ran two races over the weekend, the Grand Prix von Bern and the Geneva Half Marathon, explained that he is currently without a shoe sponsor.
Without access to multiple high-performance pairs, he was forced to make do with the only shoes he had in decent condition.
Despite his unconventional gear, Kipchumba ran a strong race, finishing second in 1:05:19 as Bor won the race with a personal best of 1:01:45, while Frenchman Tanguy Benkritly placed third in 1:05:51.
Kipchumba’s grit, even under less-than-ideal circumstances, have drawn attention to his rise in the competitive road racing scene.
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