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Kipchoge covered the 26.2 miles in 1:59:40 , Kipchoge previously fell 25 seconds shy of

breaking his own record for the fastest the mark in Italy in 2017, but with an

marathon ever run. improved, larger group of pacemakers

supporting him, and crowds lining the

While it does not count as an official world Vienna circuit giving him an extra boost, he
r e c o r d d u e t o t h e u s e o f r o t a t i n g was able to improve his time by nearly half-

pacemakers and a guide car, the Kenyanʼs a-minute to break a barrier that once

achievement is remarkable, averaging a seemed impenetrable

pace of four and a half minutes per mile to

breach the two hour barrier. Kipchoge also holds the official marathon

record ‒ a time of 2:01:39 set at the Berlin

“I have tried to inspire many people, you Marathon last year.

can do it. Itʼs dedication, it was a hard run,”

Kipchoge said after finishing. Among the spectators were the 34-year-

oldʼs wife and three children, and Kipchoge

gave his thanks to his family at the finish.

“It means a lot to Kenya, running under two

hours, together we can make a beautiful

world.

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