Who is the greatest marathoner of all time?
The athletic powerhouse, Eliud Kipchoge, a professional long-distance runner from Kenya wears this title with pride.
In this article, we share some fascinating facts about his life and career.
In 2019, the New African magazine voted him one of the Top 100 most influential Africans. Photo: Bob Martin for London Marathon Events - Pool/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
Referred to as the greatest marathoner of the modern era, Eliud Kipchoges talent has earned him global recognition.
Here is the exciting life story of the successful athlete.
He was raised by his mother, Janet Rotich, a nursery school teacher by profession.
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His father had died, so Kipchoge only knew his dad from pictures.
He completed his high school studies at Kaptel Secondary School in 1999.
Running 3.2 kilometers (2 miles) every day to school prepared him for a successful athletic career.
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya became a series champion from 2016 to 2019, winning the London Marathon a record 4 times. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
After school, KipchogestudiedHuman Resources at Halifax College in Eldoret, Kenya.
Kipchoge is a five-time World Championship 5000 m finalist.
He used to compete in 5000 meter races before focusing on marathons.
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During the 2003 Bislett Games 5000 m race, he set a world junior record in 12:52.61 minutes.
He had won his first individual world championship title in 2003s IAAF World Cross Country Championships.
He set the world junior record over 5000 m on the track during the same event.
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In 2004, Kipchoge won Olympic bronze for Kenya.
Eliud switched to marathons in 2012, making the second-fastest ( 59:25) half marathon debut ever.
He won Barcelona Half Marathon in 2013 in 1 hour and 4 seconds.
Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge. Photo: ALEX HALADA / AFP via Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
He won the Hamburg Marathon the same year in a course record (2:05:30 hours).
He came second at the 2013 Berlin Marathon.
In 2014, he participated in the Chicago Marathon, his first victory at a World Marathon Major.
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He then became a series champion from 2016 to 2019, winning the London Marathon a record 4 times.
He won the Olympic marathon in 2016, and finished 8th at the 2020 London Marathon.
After the 2019 London Marathon, Eliud competed alone in theIneos 1:59Challenge, the special sub-two-hour marathon.
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Eliud Kipchoge’s pace, on average, was just under4:35 per mile.
What is Eliud Kipchoge resting heart rate?
This can only happen in people with hearts that can pump like a machine.
According to Eliud Kipchoge, the individual is the most important factor in creating change. Photo: Bob Martin for London Marathon Events - Pool/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images
Although Eliud Kipchoge’s INEOS prize money is not known, it boosted his net worth.
Eliud Kipchoge’s shoes
Eliud Kipchoge’sNike shoescollection has been fundamental in his success.
They have been married for 14 years and are blessed with 3 children: 2 boys and 1 girl.
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Grace and the children live in Eliud Kipchoge’s house in Elgon View Estate, Eldoret, Kenya.
We wish him all the best in upcoming events.
She won gold in the 1500 freestyle race during the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
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Source: Briefly News
Jedidah TabaliaJedi is a journalist with over 5 years working experience in the media industry.
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