Eliud Kipchoge

Long-distance runner, Olympic champion

Eliud Kipchoge - Long-distance runner, Olympic champion
Born

November 5th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Kenya

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Born in 1984, this long-distance runner excelled in marathon events. Achievements include setting the world record in 2018 with a time of 2:01:39 at the Berlin Marathon. Secured gold medals at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics in marathon events. Participated in the INEOS 1:59 Challenge, completing a marathon in under two hours with a time of 1:59:40, although this was not recognized as an official world record due to the controlled conditions.

Set world record at 2018 Berlin Marathon

Won gold medals at the 2016 and 2020 Olympics

Completed marathon in under two hours at INEOS 1:59 Challenge

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