Eliud Kipchoge Has Broken Another World Record!

Eliud Kipchoge has done it again! The greatest marathoner of all time has managed to complete the INEOS 1:59 Challenge to run a distance of 42kms in under 2 hours. His final time was 1:59:40.

 

 

The challenge which was staged in Vienna brought together Kenyans and the rest of the world in cheering on Eliud Kipchoge. Millions of people all over the world gathered to watch the challenge on both traditional and digital channels. Millions of congratulatory and encouraging messages also poured in for Eliud Kipchoge, mainly under the #EliudKipchoge, #INEOS159 and #INEOS159Challenge hashtags.

 

 

After securing his name in the history books and achieving G.O.A.T status, a very happy Eliud Kipchoge had this to say after the race:

“I am feeling good. It has taken 65 years for a human being to make history in sports; after Sir Roger Bannister. I have tried. I am the happiest man to run under 2 hours to inspire many people; to tell people that no human is limited, you can do it. I am expecting more athletes from all over the world to run under 2 hours…”