Note: Read about the Berlin ’18 women’s race, also historic, here. Having pushed the record maybe even out of his own reach, Kipchoge looked ahead whimsically to a new challenge. It was like having music in my ears, and without them I couldn’t run this fast time.” He added, “I also want to say thanks for the spectators that pushed me from the first kilometer to the last kilometer they really pushed me.
“I am really grateful to those who worked with me closely: my coach Patrick Sang, my family and close friends, my teammates, my Global management team, the Nike company, that is a big team that helped me run two hours and one minute,” he said. “Knowing that there was no way that the World Record could escape me, so when I saw that I could run 2:01, that is where my energy came from.”ĭashing through the Brandenburg Gate, Kipchoge hit the tape to seize his ninth marathon victory in 10 attempts, cementing his position as the greatest marathoner ever as he captured the elusive WR with much gusto and appreciation. “My mind was not tired,” the Kenya kingpin recalled. 41, closing out his historic clocking with 6:08 over the final 2195m. Cruising along in an ever-fluid and efficient stride, Kipchoge smiled his way about Berlin’s venerable lightning-quick circuit, obviously full of run and enjoying the moment. Here’s how the fastest 26-miler has progressed since the 2:10 barrier was broached more than 50 years ago, with the last 7 in a row (and 8 of 10) coming on Berlin’s fast course: TimeĮxhibiting no signs of fatigue, the leader pushed the pace well under 2:02 with a 28:47 segment between 30 and 40K that will long serve as a demonstration of biomechanical perfection. Progression Of The Men’s Marathon World Record
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