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Eliud Kipchoge has finally reacted following Kelvin Kiptum's dominant exploits that saw the youngster break his marathon world record two weeks ago.
Former World marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has for the first time come out to speak about losing his record to Kelvin Kiptum.
Kipchoge’s world record was broken two weeks ago by 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum at the Chicago Marathon. Kiptum clocked 2:00:35 to destroy Kipchoge’s world record time of 2:01:09 that he set during the 2022 Berlin Marathon.
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ATHLETICS Eliud Kipchoge in awe after receiving Princess of Asturias Award
Eliud Kipchoge has taken to his X handle to explain what it means to receive the Princess of Asturias Award.
However, Kipchoge remains unfazed about the youngster’s record-breaking prowess and he has disclosed that he is even happy the record was broken.
Speaking during a press conference on Friday, in Oviedo, Asturias, the five-time Berlin Marathon champion noted that he was not surprised by Kiptum’s good run.
"I was not surprised about [Kiptum] breaking the world record. I was happy to see the record being broken…I am looking forward to seeing records being broken because I have shown them the way,” he said as quoted by Olympics.
The four-time London Marathon champion also praised the newly-crowned world record holder and explained that it is the beauty of the sport for records to be broken.
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18:39 - 10.10.2023
ATHLETICS The millions government handed Kelvin Kiptum for breaking marathon record
Kelvin Kiptum broke the marathon world record on Sunday and he has been awarded handsomely by the government due to his exploits.
“I always believe that the beauty of sport is breaking records. Sport is about competing, sport is about competition.
"If records are being broken every now and then, that’s the beauty of sport. It shows that people are working somewhere, setting goals, and working towards those goals.
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08:30 - 21.10.2023
ATHLETICS Marathon king Eliud Kipchoge reveals plans to reclaim world record from Kelvin Kiptum
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, fueled by experience, strives for new records and the elusive 2-hour marathon barrier with unyielding determination.
"I am looking forward to seeing records being broken because I have shown them the way. I broke the record two times, I have run 2:00:25, and I broke the two-hour barrier. I have done it in a good way as an example to the next generation,” Kipchoge said.
He added that he is still hungry to run faster and he is ready to face off against Kiptum at the Olympic Games next year.
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The 27-year-old has set ambitious goals as he looks to dominate the New York City Marathon and other road races in a quest to stop the Kenyan charge.
The two-time Olympic champion insisted that he is always competing with himself and he sets his own goals.
“I treat myself as the best in training and in competition. I am really urging everybody to work very hard in order for us to compete to make sure we break records," he said.
18:39 - 10.10.2023
ATHLETICS The millions government handed Kelvin Kiptum for breaking marathon record
Kelvin Kiptum broke the marathon world record on Sunday and he has been awarded handsomely by the government due to his exploits.
"It’s the only way to enjoy sports if all of us can compete in this competitive run of marathon. If my goal is to break a record, I am coming for a record,” he explained.
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