Kenyan long-distance runner who won two Olympic marathon gold medals and was the first to run the marathon distance under two hours.
Background
Born in Kapsisiywa, Kenya, Kipchoge first reached the senior international level on the track, winning the 5,000m at the 2003 World Championships at age 18.
Career
He moved to the marathon in 2013 and went on to win at Berlin, London, Chicago, and the Olympics. In October 2019 at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, he ran 1:59:40, becoming the first person to break two hours, though not under standard race conditions.
Style of play
Kipchoge is known for consistent pacing, calm composure, and a slight smile during finishing kicks. His coach Patrick Sang has emphasized long, steady mileage and group training in the Kenyan highlands.
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