Breaking news : Legendary Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge on the ‘disease’ that ‘kills’ many star athletes

 

Eliud Kipchoge is widely regarded as the greatest marathoner of all time, boasting a career defined by consistency, dominance, and groundbreaking achievements.

With two Olympic gold medals from Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, he has claimed victory in 15 of the 18 marathons he has competed in—a win rate unmatched in the sport’s history.

Kipchoge also holds the official marathon world record of 2:01:09, set at the 2022 Berlin Marathon, and remains the only man to break the two-hour barrier in the marathon, achieving the feat in 1:59:40 during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in 2019.

 

This extraordinary milestone cemented his status as one of the most accomplished athletes in history.

Despite his wealth and global fame, Kipchoge has stayed deeply connected to his roots through his Eliud Kipchoge Foundation, which focuses on education and environmental sustainability.

The foundation supports initiatives that enhance access to quality education in underprivileged communities by building classrooms, providing learning materials, and encouraging young people to excel both academically and athletically.

 

On the environmental front, Kipchoge actively promotes tree planting and reforestation efforts to combat climate change and protect ecosystems. He personally participates in these activities, emphasizing the importance of being present and engaged.