ELIUD KIPCHOGE
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 5,1984 |
| GENDER | Male |
| OCCUPATION | Athlete |
Biography
Eliud Kipchoge, a two-time Olympic marathon champion, is widely regarded as the greatest marathoner ever, breaking boundaries once thought impossible for human endurance.
In a previous interview, while reflecting on his distinguished career, he highlighted one moment that stood out above all others: breaking the two-hour marathon barrier.
“My proudest moment as a marathon runner was when I broke the two-hour barrier in Vienna,” Kipchoge said.
Additionally, Kipchoge highlighted his thirties as his most rewarding years, describing them as a period of exceptional accomplishments.
These include winning two Olympic gold medals and achieving the historic feat of breaking the two-hour marathon barrier.
When asked why this period stands out, he said, “It’s the moment you realize what you want to become in the future.”
Eliud Kipchoge Education
Legendary marathon athlete Kipchoge attended Kaptel Secondary School located near Kapsabet town in Nandi County.
Kaptel was established in 1968 with the motto ‘Strive to Excel’ and has since produced prominent individuals in Kenya.
These include former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Willy Bett and Peter Koech, 1988 Seoul Olympics silver medalist.
Other alumni are former Chesumei MP and Boston Marathon winner in 2000 Elijah Lagat and Dr Elly Kibet Cherwon.
Currently, Kaptel Secondary is categorized as a county level boarding boys’ secondary school.
Career
In October 2019, Kipchoge achieved an extraordinary milestone by becoming the first man to complete that distance in under two hours, an awe-inspiring feat that defied conventional expectations.
Clocking an incredible time of 1:59:40 in Vienna, the Kenyan cemented his name in the history books and solidified his status as a legend of distance running. His monumental achievement wasn’t officially recognized as a world record as it was not run under open marathon conditions.
But the achievement marked an incredible journey for Kipchoge, who was born on a farm in Kenya and lost his father as a child.
Beyond his iconic sub-two-hour marathon feat, the Kenyan runner’s list of achievements is rich and illustrious. He claimed victories in prestigious marathons across the globe, including London, Chicago, Tokyo, and Berlin.
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