Eliud Kipchoge has shown why running is much more than just a time
2 years, 2 months ago

Eliud Kipchoge has shown why running is much more than just a time

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Pure joy dispelled the agony piercing through his muscles as Kipchoge broke his own staggering marathon world record by 30 seconds to win the Berlin Marathon in 2 hours, 1 minute and 9 seconds. Kipchoge’s greatness goes beyond his athletic gifts though, even if the 37-year-old has defied Father Time and the cruel reality and unpredictable nature of the 26.2 mile distance. open image in gallery Smashing time: Kipchoge crosses the line to win in Berlin “Limits are there to be broken,” Kipchoge says and while sport has grown accustomed to rousing speeches of that kind, when uttered by Kipchoge it hits a little deeper.

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