Eliud Kipchoge is in the news. Why?

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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has successfully completed the first ever marathon under two hours in the Austrian capital of Vienna, two years since he fell 25 seconds short. The 34-year-old ran the 26.2 miles in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds at Vienna's Prater-Hauptallee (main avenue) -- an achievement considered one of the ultimate milestones in athletic performance. Kipchoge called it his “moon‑landing moment”. His win was a bit controversial, given his prototype Nike shoes rocket-boosted him to glory. He also had 41 elite pacemakers in arrow formation, to help him draft and protect him from the elements. During the race, Kipchoge followed behind a car -- a condition not allowed under IAAF sanctions -- and was assisted by an army of 30 pacemakers. Hence, the milestone won't count as a world record. https://twitter.com/EliudKipchoge/status/1182934782684123136?s=20

Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge has successfully completed the first ever marathon under two hours in the Austrian capital of Vienna, two years since he fell 25 seconds short.

The 34-year-old ran the 26.2 miles in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds at Vienna’s Prater-Hauptallee (main avenue) — an achievement considered one of the ultimate milestones in athletic performance.

Kipchoge called it his “moon‑landing moment”. His win was a bit controversial, given his prototype Nike shoes rocket-boosted him to glory. He also had 41 elite pacemakers in arrow formation, to help him draft and protect him from the elements.

During the race, Kipchoge followed behind a car — a condition not allowed under IAAF sanctions — and was assisted by an army of 30 pacemakers. Hence, the milestone won’t count as a world record. 


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