Catching up with Kipchoge
Kenyan marathon legend offers insights into his philosophy for running, and life, during his latest visit to China
By LI YINGXUE |
China Daily Global |
Updated: 2024-12-23 09:28
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Fact Box
Name: Eliud Kipchoge
Birthdate: November 5, 1984
Nationality: Kenyan
Sport: Long-distance running, specializing in marathons
Olympic medals
2004 Athens Games: Bronze, 5,000m
2008 Beijing Games: Silver, 5,000m
2016 Rio Games: Gold, marathon
2020 Tokyo Games: Gold, marathon
Major marathon wins
Chicago: 2014
Berlin: 2015, 2017, 2018, 2022, and 2023
London: 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019
World records: Held the marathon world record multiple times
Awards: IAAF Male Athlete of the Year 2018, 2019
Motto: "No human is limited"
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