Dethroned by 34 seconds Eliud Kipchoge landed asturias He will be welcomed as the new prince of the sport. The person who has been shown as the absolute ruler of the marathon until now, lost the title of being the fastest in history at 42 kilometers a few days ago to another Kenyan. Kelvin Kiptumwho just a few weeks ago Chicago broke the world record Kipchoge to place it in 35 seconds from two hours.
In any case, Eliud Kipchoge’s overwhelming sports background and extraordinary personality were timely and deservedly recognized. Princess of Asturias Foundation this Friday OviedoHe also went to take part in a popular 15-minute race at Campo de San Francisco. He received the Kipchoge award together with another marathoner, the Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. The first was rewarded with his numbers, the second with his letters.
“Running is not just a physical movement, it is a tool that has the power to unite us, no matter the origin or color of your skin,” the Kenyan athlete said in her acceptance speech. “I always say that we should make our world a running world. Because a running world is a happy world. A happy world is a peaceful world.”
The author’s meeting at the third stage runner and the “extraterrestrial” marathon looks like a star conjunction. Murakami, who claims he can’t write without it jogging Diary is the author of the book “What I’m talking about when I talk about running”, a kind of metaphysical guide for runners, in which he describes his traumatic experience on the plains. Marathon and Athens, “They’re running alone, they’re sweltering in the heat, and the dogs are crushed like pizzas on the asphalt.” “Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional,” he writes and repeats like a mantra for self-improvement.
Like the son of a good teacher, Kipchoge He also spares time to read and expand the library he keeps in the education center. Kaptagat. At 38 years old, he continues to shine as an example and model of athletic progress. His first results in cross-country races already heralded a promising future. His title as world cross country champion in the junior category elevated him to the elite from the new millennium. After two decades among the best, since his victory in the 5,000 meters final of the 2003 World Cup in Paris, Hicham El Gerruj and Kenenisa Bekele When I was only 18 years old, Kipchoge Wins two Olympic gold medals in the marathon, Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020-21, and two world records in 2018 and 2022 Berlin.
It’s been four years since recently”Philosopher”– just like their nickname Eliud The training partners ran under two hours, the first in marathon history. Rabbits and supplies from the walk prevented the Kenyan from being at sea for 1:59:40 hours. Prater The Austrian capital has been officially recognized by the International Federation (WA). Although he makes it clear that in an environment dominated by masterful technical teamwork, his mantra “people are not limited” has become advertising bait.
Kipchoge vs. Kiptum
Kipchoge’s prolific career on any surface has little to do with his brief but intense appearances on tarmac. Kiptum and the rush to succeed. His volcanic ability launched him directly from the endless ferralite slopes of the world. Rift Valley into the fabric of major cities. It pays off because the rewards are greater along the way.
At 23, he graduated with three consecutive marathons and added bonuses worth over half a million euros just 11 months after debuting. ValenciaHe won last December with a time of seven seconds in under 2.02 hours. He was 16 seconds away from the world record in London last April. Kipchoge (2.01.09). And a few weeks ago in Chicago, he broke the record by more than half a minute. Three races, three victories in major marathons and a universal record in less than a year.
Million-dollar offers started coming from many cities, including Spain, for the duel on the asphalt between two Kenyans who share the sponsor. Kipchoge He is aware of the big challenge he will face at the end of his sports career if he wants to win his third gold medal at the Olympics. Paris 2024 He faces an athlete who is 15 years his junior and whose only rivals appear to be himself and his stopwatch.