Kipchoge smashes magical two-hour marathon barrier

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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, completing a circuit in downtown Vienna in one hour and 59.40 minutes

Guided by rotating seven-man teams of pacesetters, many of themselves renowned athletes, and an electric pacecar which shone green lasers onto the track, Kipchoge averaged around 2.50 minutes per kilometre.

Kipchoge, who before the race compared the achievement to landing on the moon, said it was the biggest athletics milestone since Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile barrier in 1954.Press Association"Now I’ve gone under two hours to inspire other people and show the world that nobody is limited. I can say I’m tired. It was a hard run. Remember, the pacemakers are among the best athletes in the world, I appreciate them for doing the job. It means a lot for Kenya.

 

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