Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge runs during his attempt to bust the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12, 2019 in Vienna. — AFP pic
The 34-year-old already holds the men’s world record for the distance with a time of 2hr 01min 39sec, which he set in the flat Berlin marathon on September 16, 2018. “We can make this world a beautiful world and a peaceful world. My wife and three children, I am happy for them to come and witness history.”
Kipchoge told reporters earlier this week that his attempt in the Austrian capital was about “making history in this world, like the first man to go to the moon”.Surfaces evened out Pacemakers took turns to support him throughout the 42.195-kilometre race. They included 1,500-metre Olympic champion Matthew Centrowitz and former world champion Bernard Lagat.
Chris Froome, leader of Ineos cycling team, also watched Kipchoge’s race in Vienna, according to the organisers.Throngs of fans cheered on Kipchoge whenever he passed by.
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