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How Eliud Kipchoge ended the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in style [Photos]

Eliud Kipchoge celebrates with fans after completing the INEOS Challenge [REUTERS]

World-renowned Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge on Saturday, October 12 made history by becoming the first-ever human to complete a 42-kilometer marathon under two hours at the INEOS Challenge in Vienna, Austria.

The world record holder and Olympic champion crossed the line after 1:59:40 after consistently completing each kilometer in around 2 minutes 50 seconds.

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