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Is there any doubt that Kipchoge is now the Greatest Of All Time? World record holder wins men's marathon

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August 8, 2021. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya holds the flag of Kenya and celebrates after winning gold REUTERS

If ever there was a doubt that Eliud Kipchoge is the Greatest Of All Time, then those doubts must have been put to bed in Sapporo on Sunday morning.

The world record holder broke from the rest of the field after 30km and went on to win a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

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