HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/qjLfofhL5s
— Eliud Kipchoge (@EliudKipchoge) October 12, 2019
Kipchoge ran the 42 kilometers Vienna race in a time of 1:59:40.
Kipchoge said the race was not easy but managed to conquer the feat through perseverance.
He appreciated his team of 41 pacemakers for accepting to join him in the daunting challenge.
Furthermore, the athlete encouraged Kenyans to go about their daily challenges with the mind that everything is possible.
“No human has a limit” he said.
In an earlier media interview, Kipchoge said he participated in the race to break history.
“Berlin was about running a world record, Vienna is about running and breaking history, like the first man on the moon,” he said.
President Uhuru Kenyatta said Kipchoge has trully inspired the world.
“Hearty congratulations @EliudKipchoge. You’ve done it, you’ve made history and made Kenya proud while at it. Your win today, will inspire tens of future generations to dream big and to aspire for greatness. We celebrate you and wish you God’s blessings.” – President Kenyatta
— State House Kenya (@StateHouseKenya) October 12, 2019
Deputy President William Ruto said the landmark triumph cements Kenya’s position in the globe as an athletics powerhouse.
Your supreme tempo, fatigue-resistance, endurance, compulsion, mental strength, resolve, and tenacity are a manifestation there are no limits when you believe in yourself; undoubtedly the landmark triumph cements Kenya’s position in the globe as an athletics powerhouse. #INEOS159 pic.twitter.com/aaPLKzjwtq
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) October 12, 2019
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga said Kipchoge has captured the imagination of the world.
This is the stuff of history @EliudKipchoge. You captured the imagination of the whole world before this great feat and it will continue for a long time. Congratulations on becoming the first human to run a sub 2 hour marathon. 🇰🇪 is greater because of you! #INEOS159 pic.twitter.com/yUv0HI39CE
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 12, 2019
— Kabando Wa Kabando (@Wakabando) October 12, 2019
Congrats to our very own Eliud kipchoge #Eliud159 Proud of you!
— Martha Karua (@MarthaKarua) October 12, 2019
Kenya #eliudkipchoge: majestic snow-caps, moorlands straddling equator, vastness of Chalbi Desert, Valley dotted w/ pools of freshness, flamingoes staring heavens; spectacular wildebeest pilgrimage, zest zing athletes of vortex optimistic culture! Viva #INEOS159 #Eliud159 Kudos
— Kabando Wa Kabando (@Wakabando) October 12, 2019
We should all take a moment to reflect not just on the incredible physical strength of the man, but also on the tremendous mental fortitude, discipline, determination and zen-like frame of mind it has taken for him to get to this point! #Eliud159
— Mugo Kibati (@mugokibati) October 12, 2019
The whole world tuned to Kenya thanks to athletic hero #eliudkipchoge #KipchogeINEOSChallenge golden branding #Kipchoge159 of #INEOS159. Aren’t we proud to call Kenya home? God bless you precious #eliudkipchoge.
— Kabando Wa Kabando (@Wakabando) October 12, 2019
ELDORET right now. Proud day to be a Kenyan! Thank you #eliudkipchoge Go #Eliud159 pic.twitter.com/jxEPW2l2hz
— Linus Kaikai (@LinusKaikai) October 12, 2019
Impossible IS NOTHING. Eliud Kipchoge has proven that. Congratulations for running against time and beating time. You were so fast you broke time. Never tell a determined, focused person that “it’s impossible”. Eliud is a testimony to #NoHumanIsLimited #Eliud159 #INEOS159 pic.twitter.com/4u2X8b1x4c
— Boniface Mwangi (@bonifacemwangi) October 12, 2019
Kipchoge stuns the world
Today, to the amazement, delight and admiration of the world, our very own World Marathon record holder, Mr. Eliud Kipchoge conquered all limits by running 42,196 km in under two hours in the just concluded and now world famous @INEOS159 #TwendeKazi
— AMB.(Dr.) Amina C. Mohamed (@AMB_A_Mohammed) October 12, 2019
Kipchoge stuns the world
Today, to the amazement, delight and admiration of the world, our very own World Marathon record holder, Mr. Eliud Kipchoge conquered all limits by running 42,196 km in under two hours in the just concluded and now world famous @INEOS159 #TwendeKazi
— AMB.(Dr.) Amina C. Mohamed (@AMB_A_Mohammed) October 12, 2019
1:59:40 What a feat! You have trully inspired the world! Congratulations @EliudKipchoge #INEOS159 pic.twitter.com/XXrFzrVOIw
— Musalia W Mudavadi (@MusaliaMudavadi) October 12, 2019
Congratulations @EliudKipchoge for becoming the first man to run 42km in under 2 hours in the #INEOS159 challenge. This is a true testimony that no human is limited. Hongera Eliud for making Kenya proud.#Eliud159 pic.twitter.com/Mot3ihXFvC
— Mike Sonko (@MikeSonko) October 12, 2019