Published Sep 6, 2020

The Two-Hour Marathon

Exploring Eliud Kipchoge's legendary status, this episode dives into the history of marathon milestones and the revolutionary attempts to shatter the two-hour barrier with high-tech support and elite coordination.

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Kipchoge's Achievements
01
Historical Context
02
Breaking the Two-Hour Barrier
03

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Marathon Milestones
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Breaking the Marathon Barrier
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The Two-Hour Marathon

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Kipchoge's AchievementsEliud Kipchoge is unquestionably the greatest marathon runner in history. He’s won an Olympic Gold Medal, holds the world’s record, and has won 12 of the 13 marathons he has ever entered.

Kipchoge's Achievements

Historical ContextThe episode explores the significant milestones in running history, focusing on the progression of marathon world records and the quest to break the two-hour barrier.

Historical Context

Breaking the Two-Hour BarrierThe journey to break the two-hour marathon barrier involved groundbreaking projects like Nike's Breaking2 and the INEOS 1:59 Challenge. These efforts combined elite athletes, advanced technology, and optimal conditions to achieve what was once thought impossible.

Breaking the Two-Hour Barrier

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