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Ineos1:59: Six wise men behind Kipchoge's record

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 8 October 2019.

On October 12, 2019, Eliud Kipchoge made history by running a marathon in under 2 hours. The Ineos 1:59 challenge was a groundbreaking event that saw the Kenyan athlete complete the 26.2-mile course in 1:59:40.6.

But what many people don't know is that Kipchoge had a team of six wise men behind him, guiding him through the grueling event. These experts were instrumental in helping Kipchoge achieve his goal, and their contributions should not be overlooked.

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