- The count-down for Eliud Kipchoge's historic race in Vienna has officially begun
- Event organisers have resolved the event will hold on Saturday, October 12
- Kipchoge will be seeking to run a marathon under two hours
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge will hit the track for the historic INEOS 1:59 Challenge on Saturday, October 12, in Vienna, Austria, it has been confirmed.
Kipchoge will be hoping to become the first person in history to run a marathon in under two hours in his second attempt.
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The event was initially scheduled to take place between Saturday and Sunday subject to several factors including weather conditions.
Organisers now appear to have settled on Saturday, with Robby Ketchell, who is leading the weather analysis for the competition revealing the day's condition look ideal.
Kipchoge will be seeking to run a marathon under two hours. Photo: Getty Images.
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“We have looked at the weather patterns for Vienna coming through and the current conditions are looking to be optimal for temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation for this Saturday morning," Ketchell was quoted saying.
"For the Challenge we need a 24-hour window of no rain to keep all the surfaces dry and that is currently looking to be the case for Saturday too," he added.
The count-down for Kipchoge's historic race in Vienna has officially begun with marathoner set to hit the track on Saturday, October 12. Photo: Getty Images.
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Having arrived in Vienna on Tuesday, October 8, the countdown now officially begins for Kipchoge ahead of the race.
It is understood the 34-year-old will now switch his nutrition and begin carb-loading.
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