This archive report was first published on 12 October 2019.
Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon Record in Vienna ¶
On October 12, 2019, Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge made history by becoming the first human to run a marathon in under 2 hours.
The INEOS 1:59 Challenge, sponsored by the multi-billion dollar chemicals company INEOS, took place in Vienna, Austria, and was streamed live in Nairobi, Eldoret, and other towns.
At exactly 11:15 am, Kipchoge crossed the finish line with a time of 1:59:40.2, finishing with 20 seconds to spare.
The event was a highly anticipated and closely watched moment in the world of sports, with Kipchoge's achievement inspiring awe and admiration from fans worldwide.
