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Eliud Kipchoge
Long-distance runner (marathon)
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Biography
Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long-distance runner, considered the greatest marathoner of all time. He won Olympic gold medals in 2016 and 2020 and held the official marathon world record (2:01:09) from 2022 to 2023.
Key Achievements
First person to run a marathon in under 2 hours (Ineos 1:59 Challenge, 2019)
Order of the Golden Heart (OGH, 2019)
Princess of Asturias Award (Sports, 2023)
Notable Controversies
Faced baseless online accusations and harassment after the death of fellow runner Kelvin Kiptum in 2024.
Quick Facts
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Education
High School Diploma, Kaptel Secondary School (1999)