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Kipchoge runs unofficial marathon in under two hours

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Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge made athletics history on Saturday. [Reuters]

Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge made athletics history on Saturday when he became the first person to run a marathon in under two hours although his remarkable effort will not be recognised by the sport's governing body.

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