Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge smashes two-hour marathon barrier
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
October 16, 2019
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge has successfully completed the first ever marathon under two hours in the Austrian capital of Vienna, two years since he fell 25 seconds short.
The 34-year-old ran the 26.2 miles in 1 hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds at Vienna's Prater-Hauptallee (main avenue) -- an achievement considered one of the ultimate milestones in athletic performance.
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge during his attempt to bust the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon.
"I am the happiest man," Kipchoge said after the unofficial two-hour marathon, adding that he hopes to have inspired many that "no human is limited."
Kipchoge was on target to break the record during the first half of Vienna's Prater Park on Saturday, after completing 21 kilometers in 59.35 minutes.
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