- The greatest marathoner of all time was flanked by 41 pacesetters during the race
- Some Kenyans asked the government so gazette a day in honour of Kipchoge
- Kenyans said Kipchoge made the country proud and was a great inspiration
Kenyans were left in tears of joy on Saturday, October 12, after marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to run 42 km under two hours.
The word record holder made history by clocking 1:59:40 hrs under the theme no human is limited entering into the Guinness Book of Records in the process.
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The moment Kipchoge made history. Photo: INEOS 1:59 challenge.
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Kenyans took to social media to share their excitement
