No, legendary Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge has not been bestowed with the honor of having a street in Germany named after him.

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The legendary Kenyan marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge, has been honored with a street in Germany bearing his name.

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The iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has fact-checked this content and established that it is Misleading.

To arrive to this conclusion, the iVerify Network of Fact-Checking Desks has conducted the following process. We have uncovered that the image has undergone editing, and we have also contacted individuals situated in Germany. They have offered clarification, confirming that no street in Germany has been honored with the name of the legendary Kenyan marathoner, Eliud Kipchoge. Furthermore, they have elucidated that in Germany, the procedure for naming a street after an individual involves specific requirements. These requirements may differ from one municipality or state to another within the country.

We also stumbled upon an article published on September 25, 2023, by Sportskeeda, an Indian sports news and entertainment platform that primarily specializes in covering a wide range of sports. This article effectively debunked the claim as well.

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