This archive report was first published on 12 October 2019.
On October 12, 2019, world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge embarked on a historic attempt to run 42km in under two hours in the INEOS 1:59 challenge in Vienna, Austria.
Back in Kenya, the Sports and Tourism ministries had set up big screens at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to allow Nairobi residents to watch the event live.
CS Amina Mohamed, in charge of Sports and Heritage, invited Nairobi residents to show their support for Kipchoge, the Olympic champion, as he pushed the boundaries of human endurance.
"We should celebrate Eliud Kipchoge as the greatest athlete ever," CS Amina Mohamed said. "He is telling us that we should rise above where we are and break new barriers."
CS Amina Mohamed also revealed that Kipchoge had requested the government to take care of the athletic community by building facilities, providing avenues for employment in disciplined forces, and establishing mentorship programs for upcoming athletes.
The viewing at KICC was a partnership between the Sports and Tourism ministries, DSTV Kenya, KICC, and Homeboyz.
