Kenyan youngster lands deal with Swiss sports brand
Reading Time: 2min | Thu. 21.05.26. | 12:05
The 20-year-old is already making waves as one of the decorated runners in the US collegiate circuit
Kenyan youngster Elsingi Kipruto is the latest athlete to join Swiss sports brand On, after sealing a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal earlier this week.
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The 20-year-old, who plies his trade at the University of Louisville in USA, arrives on On’s elite roster as one of the most decorated young runners in the collegiate circuit.
First of many 🏆
— Louisville Track & Field / XC (@LouisvilleTFXC) May 17, 2026
Elsingi Kipruto. ACC 5000m Champ.#GoCards pic.twitter.com/3521fj4G30
Hailing from Rongit village in Nandi County, Kipruto has enjoyed a historic debut season for the Cardinals.
The son of Gilbert Kipchoge, a former 800m runner, and Teresa Chepngetich, Elsingi has quickly translated his Kenyan heritage and disciplined upbringing into a record-shattering collegiate career.
Since arriving in Louisville, Kipruto has established himself as a force across both cross country and track.
His historic debut includes shattering the school 5,000m record with a world-class 13:15.74 and clocking a blistering 27:29.83 in the 10,000m. A dominant presence in the conference, he was named both the ACC Men’s Cross Country and Indoor Freshman of the Year.
Kipruto’s resume is further highlighted by First-Team All American honors, and a program-record 7:46.76 in the indoor 3,000m, cementing his status as one of the most versatile young distance runners in the nation.
In April, Kipruto set an ACC record and NCAA lead in his outdoor collegiate debut, winning the men's 10000m at the Bryan Clay Invitational with a blistering time of 27:29.83, that moved him to No. 11 on the all-time collegiate list.
LOOK AT THAT CARDINAL FLY 🪽
— Louisville Track & Field / XC (@LouisvilleTFXC) May 17, 2026
Elsingi Kipruto captures his first career ACC title, winning the men's 5000m by over six seconds with a time of 13:23.34 ‼️#GoCards pic.twitter.com/rTfMbABonj
"It is incredibly rare to see an athlete demonstrate such elite versatility so early in their career," Libby Davidson, Athlete Manager at On, said of Kipruto.
"Whether it's on the cross country course or the indoor track, Elsingi’s competitive spirit is undeniable. On and off the track his positive attitude is contagious. We are proud to welcome him to the On family.”
With his signature, Kipruto becomes the latest Kenyan to represent On, joining fellow youngster Mercy Chepng'eno, and double New York Marathon champion Hellen Obiri.
Also on its elite roster are world class athletes namely: Soufiane El Bakkali, Jamaican sprinter Ackeem Blake, and tennis star Iga Swiatek.