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Eliud Kipchoge Returns Home After Historic Marathon Run

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 16 October 2019.

On October 16, 2019, Eliud Kipchoge made history by becoming the first human to run a marathon under 2 hours in Vienna. Now, he's back in Kenya, but his return was shrouded in secrecy.

While millions of Kenyans watched his historic event on television, Kipchoge opted for a low-key return, avoiding a grand welcome at the airport. Instead, Kenya Airways announced his return on their social media page, disappointing many who wanted to give him a hero's welcome.

Kenya Airways tweeted, 'Honoured to fly our CHAMPION @eliudkipchoge home from Amsterdam. The Pride is so proud of you! #ChampionOnBoard #NoHumanIsLimited' on October 16, 2019.

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