Besides taking the Olympic marathon title in 2016, the Kenyan’s ground-breaking performance as part of the Nike Breaking 2 project – when running 2:00:25 - suggests he is on the verge of the history-defining achievement.įollowing Breaking2 and after also memorably destroying the world marathon record in Berlin last year by 78 seconds - courtesy of his stunning 2:01:39 mark – and running the second-fastest marathon time in London this year, Eliud believes the time is right for him to prove no human is limited but also inspire future generations. He also won World 5000m silver in 2007 and his 5000m PB of 12:46.53 sits number six on the all-time lists.Īfter missing out on qualification for the London 2012 Olympics on the track, Eliud and his coach, Patrick Sang, opted to switch to the marathon – it has been an inspired decision.ĭuring an unmatched marathon career, Eliud has claimed victory in ten out of 11 marathons, racking up an unprecedented nine successive victories over the 42.2km distance. CREDIT: TOM LOVELOCK Eliud Kipchoge Biography #INEOS159 ChallengeĮliud then went on to enjoy a distinguished track career, winning 5000m bronze and silver medals at the 20 Olympic Games, respectively. Under the long-term guidance of the coach, mentor and friend Patrick Sang, Eliud first burst on the senior international scene as a teenager defeating track icons Hicham El Guerrouj and Kenenisa Bekele to 5000m gold at the 2003 World Championships.ĮLIUD KIPCHOGE AT IFFLEY ROAD. His level of motivation, mental and physical discipline and consistency is unrivalled. Eliud Kipchoge is the greatest marathon runner of all-time.
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