The Standard - Kenya: LIVE BLOG: Eliud Kipchoge INEOS 1:59 Challenge

The greatest marathoner of his generation Eliud Kipchoge will cement his name in history books after the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, Austria today.

Kenya’s most daring son, Kipchoge, will embark on a body-punishing quest as he aims to run 42km in a mind-blowing under two hours that will leave the world on edge for the duration of the spectacle.

At a pre-race press conference in Vienna on Thursday afternoon, Kipchoge assured an expectant world that he was as fit as a fiddle, ready to deliver an uplifting message to the race that no human is limited.

The man, described by many as the philosopher marathon King, said he was staying calm even as the world turns its eye on his 5’6” frame as he seeks to venture into a territory no other man has.

Follow the events as they unfold below:

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8:45am:

Eliud Kipchoge has arrived on course and is warming up with his team of pacemakers (8:45am).

8:50a.m:Preparations underway before Kipchoge begins his quest.

9:05am:

9:05am - Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the Sh2.8 trillion tycoon sponsoring Kipchoge's INEOS 1:59 Challenge has arrived ready to witness history.

9:15am:

The marathon has kicked off and Kipchoge is relaxed.

Fans cheer Kipchoge and his pacemakers.

9:20am:

9:20am - 39.2 kilometres to go.

9:28am:

9:28am - The second group of pacemakers take over.

9:38am

9:38am: The third team of pacemakers take over. Three brothers in the lineup.

9:47am

9:47am: 31 minutes into the race, 11 kilometres completed and Kipchoge is on schedule. 31.2 kilometres remaining.

9:55am:

9:55am: The fourth team of pacemakers take over. The athletes are led by Lopez Lomong. Lomong is a South Sudanese-born American track and field athlete. He relocated to the United States at the age of 16 and became a citizen in 2007.

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