Eliud Kipchoge and his pacemakers, September 16, 2018, photo by Photorun.net
On Sunday, September 16, 2018, Eliud Kipchoge a win to his marathon record, now at 11 wins in 12 races. Kipchoge had company, which consisted of 3 pace makers, until the half marathon, which was hit in 1:01:06. His final pacemaker retired at 25 kilometers. Eliud Kipchoge ran the final seventeen kilometers by his lonesome, putting 4:44 seconds between Mr. Kipchoge and second place, Amos Kipruto.
Boit and Kipchoge, September 16, 2018, photo by Photorun.net
Eliud Kipchoge is the finest male marathoner in history. His epic world record of 2:01:39 should not be broken for many years. Finally, a men’s marathon record that is parallel to Paula Radcliffe’s 2:15:25. Kipchoge’s Run in Monza showed that Eliud Kipchoge was amazing, but his run in Berlin showed that he is the greatest male marathoner of all times.
Eliud Kipchoge, world record, 2:01:39, September 16, 2018, photo by Photorun.net
Here is the Eliud Kipchoge interview by Andy Edwards, Race News Service, after his world record race of 2:01:39.
What an amazing day!
I want to thank my coach Patrick Sang, my team mates, my management, Nike and NN. A special thank you to my fans for your support! pic.twitter.com/uCh2wCh3sQ
— Eliud Kipchoge (@EliudKipchoge) September 16, 2018
