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It has taken 65 years (after Roger Bannister) for a human being to make history in sport. I am the happiest man to run under two hours. I am here to inspire everyone that it can be done.

— Eliud Kipchoge Eliud Kipchoge (2019)

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It means a lot to Kenya, running under two hours, together we can make a beautiful world.

Eliud Kipchoge (2019)

100 percent of me is nothing compared to one percent of the whole team.

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Only the disciplined ones are free in life. If you are undisciplined you are a slave to your moods, you are a slave to your passions.

Eliud Kipchoge (2018)

I have tried, I am the first man to run (full marathon) under two hours to inspire many people, to tell people no human is limited.

Eliud Kipchoge (2019)

As you know, I need to compete in the highest level before I leave the sport. But I want to leave a footprint, the right values, the right spirit, and the right movement.

Eliud Kipchoge (2025)

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