Kipchoge’s target was to run the 42.193km race in under the mythical under 2 hours and join sporting folklore. The Nation caught up with Kipchoge at 6 pm on phone, a whole 15 hours since waking up. Regarding the circuit and weather conditions, Kipchoge said it was ideal and there is no need to duel of ifs and buts. “Sports Scients.com summed Kipchoge’s victory as “extraordinary:” Kipchoge kept going for twice the distance (half marathon). They had a lingering doubt as the sub-2 hours marathon became a subject of discussion among scientists.

Source: Daily Nation May 08, 2017 02:26 UTC