Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge, a renowned Kenyan professional long-distance runner, was born on a momentous Monday, the fifth of November, 1984. Throughout his illustrious career, Kipchoge has consistently demonstrated his remarkable prowess in the marathon, as well as his impressive versatility by also competing at the 5000 metre distance. His impressive achievements have culminated in him being crowned the winner of the Olympic marathon on not one, but two occasions - in 2016 and 2020. Furthermore, Kipchoge has etched his name in the annals of history by setting the world record in the marathon, accomplishing this feat with a remarkable time of 2:01:39 at the 2018 Berlin Marathon.