Eliud Kipchoge

Athlete

1984-11-05

Eliud Kipchoge is a Kenyan long-distance runner widely regarded as one of the greatest marathoners in history. He is a two-time Olympic marathon champion and former world-record holder in the event.

Quotes by Eliud Kipchoge

I'm not having any problems with my body so I don't need to supplement. Growing older you don't recover as fast, but all-in-all I'm doing well.
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I'm confident to say that if you want to grow in a profession, consistency is the key... I'm strict about my work goals and training.
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I think 1:59 is something a human being can run. Or 1:58. Who knows?! If someone trains very well and thinks in a good way, then they can do anything.
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Vienna is a city where they love sports.
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I am just going to try to run my personal best. If it comes as a world record, I would appreciate it. But I would treat it as a personal best.
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The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today.
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Where the marathon starts is after 30 kilometers. That's where you feel pain everywhere in your body. The muscles are really aching, and only the most prepared and well-organized athlete is going to do well after that.
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