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Eliud Kipchoge Breaks Marathon Barrier

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 12 October 2019.

On October 12, 2019, history was made at the Nyakundi Report as Eliud Kipchoge became the first man to run a marathon in under 2 hours.

At the Nyakundi Report event, Kipchoge clocked an incredible 1:59:40, shattering the previous barrier.

When asked about his experience, Kipchoge said, "I woke up at 4:50 today and it was the hardest time."

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