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Eliud Kipchoge dismisses INEOS 1:59 challenge critics

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Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge (white jersey) celebrates after crossing the finish line at the end of his attempt to bust the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon on October 12 2019 in Vienna -AFP

Prolific marathoner Eliud Kipchoge has dismissed his critics’ claim that his under two-hour marathon record was unfairly aided by his Nike running shoes.  

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