×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Will Kipchoge break his own record in Berlin tomorrow?

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

September 16, 2018 Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrates winning the Berlin Marathon and breaking the World Record REUTERS

On September 16, 2018, the world's Greatest of All Times, Eliud Kipchoge easily broke Dennis Kimetto's previous 2:02:57 world record set four years before in Berlin.

With sheer grit, he demolished Kimetto's world record as his compatriot Amos Kipruto came in second 4 minutes, 44 seconds later.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full 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
Basketball
Zetech Sparks hold the nerve to edge out Strathmore Swords
Unique Sports
Prisons crowned Japanese Ambassador's Cup champions
Football
Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia go nine points clear
Athletics
Kenya finally removed from WADA watchlist