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Long-distance runner (marathon)
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.
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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.
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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)
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Faced baseless online accusations and harassment after the death of fellow runner Kelvin Kiptum in 2024.
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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.