×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Eliud Kipchoge runs fastest time in marathon history

[PHOTO: COURTESY]

Reigning Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge from Kenya narrowly failed in his attempt to complete the distance under the mythical two-hour mark, finishing in a time of 2hr 00min 25sec on Saturday.

The time, which smashed the world record of 2hr 02min 57sec set by Dennis Kimetto of Kenya, will not enter the record books largely because of the non-compliant system of pacemaking used in the attempt, made on the Monza National Autodrome racing circuit.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Sports
Joyce Wanjiru: This is the reason why I joined the paid ranks
Golf
Joyce Wanjiru: New kid on the block explains why she joined paid ranks
By AFP 18 hrs ago
Sports
A to Z of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
By AFP 21 hrs ago
Sports
Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final