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Eliud Kipchoge’s family and friends react to his historic achievement in Vienna

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Eliud Kipchoge embraces his wife after completing the INEOS 1:59 challenge on Saturday, October 12 in Vienna, Austria [REUTERS]

“One final lung-bursting stride for Kipchoge, One giant leap for human endeavor…” shouted the commentator as World marathon record-holder Eliud Kipchoge crossed the dry flat finish line in Vienna, Austria.

Kipchoge, months ago, had declared to attempt the impossible – running a 42-kilometer marathon under two hours.

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