Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long-distance runner, widely regarded as one of the greatest marathon runners of all time. Born on November 5, 1984, in Kapsisiywa, Nandi County, Kenya, Kipchoge has achieved numerous milestones in athletics, including winning the Olympic marathon gold medal twice, in 2016 and 2020. He is best known for his historic achievement in 2019 when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, completing the challenge in 1:59:40 in a special event in Vienna, Austria. This feat, although not recognized as an official world record due to the special conditions of the race, solidified his status as a marathon legend. Kipchoge’s disciplined training regimen, philosophical outlook, and mental resilience have been key to his success and inspirational impact in the world of sports.
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