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Eliud Kipchoge: Outgoing conquerer with world on his feet

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Eliud Kipchoge celebrates with his wife Grace after he busted the mythical two-hour barrier for the marathon in Vienna, Austria, yesterday with a timing of 1hr 59min 40.2sec. [AFP]

He’s a humble man and cannot attract a passing glance in Eldoret town.

Yet he achieved one leap for mankind in global athletics – posting a jaw-dropping 1:59.40.2 at the Ineos 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, Austria, yesterday.

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