History Has Been Made As Eliud Kipchoge Becomes The First Human To Run A Marathon Under Two Hours

When Eliud dared to dream, many had casted doubts, however the father of three wanted to make history and push beyond limits. “I don’t know where the limits are, but I would like to go there.” Eliud wrote on his twitter page hours before the historic race.

Today we went to the Moon and came back to earth! I am at a loss for words for all the support I have received from all over the world.

Thank you to all who gave me the opportunity. Asante. pic.twitter.com/0HTVBjB6YY

— Eliud Kipchoge (@EliudKipchoge) October 12, 2019

Destined to enter the books of sports legends, Eliud was not going to disappoint the world that he was carrying on his shoulder. With his wife and kids attending his race for the first time, Kipchoge didn’t disappoint.

For so long, so many thought it was impossible, but Kipchoge becomes the first human to run a sub two-hour marathon.

And history was made, watch the last moments when he crossed the line.

HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/qjLfofhL5s

— Eliud Kipchoge (@EliudKipchoge) October 12, 2019

?️ "It has taken 65 years for a human being to make history in sport after Roger Bannister." – @EliudKipchoge #INEOS159 #NoHumanIsLimited pic.twitter.com/JWxbVHglco

— INEOS 1:59 Challenge (@INEOS159) October 12, 2019

The split times for the fastest marathon ever. ?#INEOS159 #NoHumanIsLimited pic.twitter.com/BbVqhgbaDQ

— INEOS 1:59 Challenge (@INEOS159) October 12, 2019

Kipchoge now joins the books of legends;

1954 Roger Bannister breaks the 4-minute mile

1969 Neil Armstrong walks on the moon

2009 Usain Bolt runs 100m in 09.58

And now 2019 EliudKipchoge runs a sub two-hour marathon.

"That was the best moment of my life. The time I knew I was going to make history."

This is the moment @EliudKipchoge knew the job was done. ?#INEOS159 #NoHumanIsLimited pic.twitter.com/9Y7ahwcZc5

— INEOS 1:59 Challenge (@INEOS159) October 12, 2019