This archive report was first published on 11 October 2019.
October 11, 2019, will be remembered as a day when sportsmanship was put to the test. Ethiopian running legend Haile Gebrselassie has shown true sportsmanship by wishing Eliud Kipchoge the best of luck as the latter tries to break the 2-hour mark marathon barrier in Vienna, Austria.
Gebrselassie, a legendary athlete, took to Twitter to wish Kipchoge good luck in his historic attempt. In a heartwarming message, he wrote, "Hi my friend Kipchoge, I know you are in Vienna for the sub-2 hours. Believe me, you can do it. Go! Go! Go! Good luck," posted on Twitter, Friday.
Gebrselassie's message has been met with praise from fans and fellow athletes alike, who appreciate the kind gesture from one legend to another. As Kipchoge prepares to take on the challenge of breaking the 2-hour barrier, he has the support of his peers and fans.
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