- Kipchoge will attempt to run 42 km in less than two hours under the theme no human is limited
- During the race, the former 5,000 metres runner will be flanked by dozens of other elite runners who will act as his pacesetters
- The 34 year old hails from Nandi county popularly known as the source of champions
World marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has opened up on how it feels to be the first person to attempt running a sub two hour marathon race.
Kipchoge said running in Vienna was historic and he felt like Neil Armstrong when he became the first human to step on the moon on Sunday, July 20 1969.
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Eliud Kipchoge said he was happy and ready for the INEOS 1:59 challenge in Vienna. Photo: Eliud Kipchoge.
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The 2016 marathon Olympic champion was speaking on Thursday, October 10, in Vienna in his first world press conference ahead of the INEOS 1:59 challenge set for Saturday, October 12.
“Running in Berlin is running to break the world record. Running in Vienna is running to make history. It’s like the first man going to the moon,” the long distance runner said.
Some of the pacesetters who will help Kipchoge attempt a sub two hour marathon. Photo: Eliud Kipchoge.
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Kipchoge will attempt to run 42 km in less than two hours under the theme no human is limited.
During the race, the former 5,000m runner will be flanked by dozens of other elite runners who will act as his pacesetters.
The 34 year old hails from Nandi popularly known as the source of champions that has produced popular athletes likes Wilfred Bungei, Janet Jepkosgei and Pamela Jelimo.
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