Politicians from across the political divide have congratulated London Marathon winners Eliud Kipchoge, Vivian Cheruiyot, and Brigid Kosgey who finished second.
The three flew Kenya's flag high in London after their impressive win at the Sunday race.
Below are some congratulatory messages from a section of politicians who took to their social media pages to celebrate the athletes:
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua - "Congratulations @EliudKipchoge and@VivianCheruiyot on winning the #LondonMarathon 2018 elite men's and women's races respectively. You are true Champions!Hongera!!"
Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen - "Congratulations Vivian Cheruiyot and Brigid Koskei for coming 1st & 2nd respectively in the # LondonMarathon. Vivian Makes history as the 4th fastest woman marathoner."
Sports Cabinet Secretary Echesa on his part tweeted, "Hongera #TeamKenya for making us Proud in the # LondonMarathon. We Continually Stamp Our dominance in Global Athletics."
Nairobi woman rep Esther Passaris said, "Congratulations @VivianCheruiyot on your victory and making history as the fourth fastest woman in history. Kudos to Brigit Kosgey as well. Our hearts are filled with pride."
Kipchoge who is the Olympic champion clocked two hours, four minutes and 17 seconds to win the race in front of Ethiopia's Tola Shura Kitata (2:04:49) and the UK's Mo Farah (2:06:21).
Cheruiyot won in two hours, 18 minutes and 31 seconds, a personal best time ahead of her compatriot, Brigid Kosgei (2:20:13), and Ethiopia's Tadelech Bekele (2:21:40).