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Eliud Kipchoge is a celebrated Kenyan long-distance runner, renowned for his dominance in the marathon. He is a two-time Olympic marathon champion (2016 and 2020) and held the world record in the marathon from 2018 to 2023. Notably, he has achieved 3 of the 10 fastest marathon times ever recorded. While previously specializing in the 5000 meters, Kipchoge's focus and success have solidified his place as one of the greatest marathon runners in history.
In 2009, Kipchoge finished in fifth place at the World Championships in Athletics.
In 2012, the world and African junior record that Kipchoge set was improved to 12:47.53 minutes by Hagos Gebrhiwet of Ethiopia.
In 2013, Kipchoge raced in the Berlin Marathon and finished second behind Wilson Kipsang, who set a new marathon world record. Kipchoge set the fifth-fastest time in history.
In 2015, Kipchoge won the London Marathon and then the Berlin Marathon despite a shoe malfunction.
In 2016, Kenenisa Bekele failed to finish.
In May 2019, Eliud Kipchoge announced his participation in the Ineos 1:59 Challenge, aiming to break the two-hour marathon barrier.
In 2020, Kipchoge finished eighth at the London Marathon.
In October 2020, Eliud Kipchoge finished 8th in the London Marathon with a time of 2:06:49, marking the lowest finish in his marathon career.
In 2023, Eliud Kipchoge finished sixth at the Boston Marathon due to a leg problem, marking the third defeat of his career. Later in the year, he won the Berlin Marathon for a record fifth time.
In 2023, Kelvin Kiptum broke Kipchoge's world record at the Chicago Marathon.
In 2024, Eliud Kipchoge failed to finish the marathon for the first time in his career when defending his gold medal at the Paris Olympics, citing discomfort.
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