It was regarded as the biggest achievement in athletics since Briton Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile in 1954 and was likened by Kipchoge himself to landing on the moon. I am at a loss for words for all the support I have received from all over the world," he said. As the pacemakers peeled away for the last kilometre, Kipchoge accelerated down the final straight, smiled and pointed at people in the crowd who gave him a rousing reception. Barely sweating, the 34-year-old looked as if he had completed a quiet morning run as he reflected on his unique achievement. (Additional reporting by Giulia Paravicini and Edwin Waita in Nairobi and Mitch Phillips in Tokyo; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty/Frances Kerry/Ken Ferris)

Source: The Star October 12, 2019 08:26 UTC