After the 2018 INEOS challenge, Kipchoge paid homage to Claus saying,
"My biggest remembrance of Berlin is the guy who was handing me water. Still my hero upto now."
The water guy got a surprise call from Eliud's management to meet the athlete.
"I rode my bike to the hotel and there he was with his starting number. And something written on it. 'Dear Claus without you I would not have managed to run this world record.'
Well maybe that was a little bit over the edge but I found it very touching and his coach also came and said, you have been so enthusiastic many thanks to you for helping us."
Claus once again was there for Eliud this past weekend, and delightfully handed water to his favorite marathoner.
Kenny Kaburu on Twitter shared a video of Claus handling the water and his joy caught the internet's attention.
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