Eliud Kipchoge Has Done It

The legend makes his 5th Olympic team, but can he win his 3rd straight Olympic marathon title?

[@starspangledhiker]

Still destroying me emotionally that Kiptum won't be there💔

[@mjdutsar]

Kiptum's death was possibly the worst blow to any sport of all time. If marathon was mainstream, it would be headlines for months. He was on the path to beak 2, and was running higher volume than any marathoner ever. double whammy that his coach died too. all that knowledge gone.

[@wesleydeng71]

Indeed. Unbelievably unfortunate and sad.

[@davidsweeting6876]

I'm with you there buddy

[@nichokituku4799]

Too sad. We lost him. He was the next big name in athletics and sports... Very hard working and talented.

[@nichokituku4799]

Am sure all the other marathoners knew it was going to be hard to beat healthy kiptum in Olympics

[@DonLee1980]

whether Kipchoge wins or not, he has already solidified himself as the greatest marathon runner, imo.

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

One of greatest. If not for Kiptum's deaths and Sammy Wanjiru's too, who knows that they may have achieved - they're up there for me too. Haile Gebrselassie definitely too, who is being forgotten too quickly - if he had been in the Vapourflys, he might well have done something like Kipchoge too on the marathon track.

[@rossfripp4503]

​@@JohnDoe-xk1dvI disagree. Nobody, not even Gebreselassie, has had the dominance Kipchoge has enjoyed over such a long period of time. Haile can definitely lay claim to one of the greatest distance runners ever.... But greatest MARATHON runner? Kipchoge.

[@minisergium]

He's most likely not winning anything else, but the fact that he and Bekele are going to compete against each other is enough to watch and enjoy this race.

[@DonLee1980]

@@JohnDoe-xk1dv you attributing Kiptum and his death is like saying a young kid beating one of Michael Phelps world records, but passed away, immediately puts Michael Phelps greatness in jeopardy. There is no guarantee that Kiptum could win nobody in the modern era has won back to back Olympic golds, let alone 10 straight marathons over 5-6 years. He was racing with people who also could wear similar shoes. Nobody has ever been that dominant.

[@nichokituku4799]

​@@DonLee1980 healthy Kiptum could not be beaten by the current marathoners.no one was near him. In less than a year ago he raced against the favorite to win the Olympics ( except Kipchoge) and none could even come closer. Am talking about Tamirat, Kipruto, Gabriel Gaye, Mutiso, Bekele none could keep up with Kiptum's explosive speed over second half.

[@tomasmarambio1754]

Two athletes racing in the olympics with a 20 year gap? That must be a record. Medaling together with a 20 year gap would be even crazier.

[@jonbridge6442]

Curling easy has that beat. There could be a 20 year gap on a team of 4.

[@LesRequiem957]

Rest in Peace Kiptum 🕊️

[@MedicineRunner]

I don’t even feel like watching after the passing of Kiptum man. I’m still so effed up over that 😭

[@christophersmith3254]

😢

[@GizelleQuant]

I was looking forward that too.

[@StelViri]

I know 😔

[@starspangledhiker]

Same here; that is the most horrible reality possible, and I still can't believe he's gone

[@MedicineRunner]

@@starspangledhiker it was to the likings of if bolt would have passed right before his 9.58 100m. Kiptum was gonna make history. We all knew it.

[@J.e.f.f.r.e.y]

Kipchoge has achieved everything. At that level and at age 40, really only the Olympics would be enough to get him excited. I think he will pumped and confident and will rise to the occasion.

[@David-ho1em]

In the marathon, yes. He didn't accomplish nearly as much on the track or XC compared to Haile or Kenenisa. Look at their wiki pages side-by-side.

[@eddiemac24]

So saddening not being able to see kelvin kiptum part of the race😔

[@helmutdergroe9457]

he was sadly kill by eliud :/

[@AllInTheGame01]

Are we getting Kipchoge vs Bekele on the streets of Paris???

[@RylanSmith-dc1pf]

That would be ideal

[@crabb9966]

Yes

[@alessandrosalazar1055]

It's not confirmed, because Bekele only has the 5th fastest time of all of the ethiopians In this olympic calification period

[@minisergium]

It's confirmed

[@BreakingJJC]

@@minisergiumreally when ?

[@allahlesboslu2_9]

Rising star Kiptum will be missed 💔

[@liammorrison-jones6658]

Kenya is making a big decision that i admire . This shows that they are willing to take risks. Kipchoge has not bin at his best this year and also last year.but despite this they are still giving this man who is the greatest marathoner of all time a chance at making Olympic history to become the first man ever to win 3 Olympic golds over the marathon. Many other nations would have just said “ no he isn’t good enough now” which is fair considering is recent form in Boston and Tokyo all be it he did still win the Berlin marathon but Kenya have showed that they are willing to take risks and sometimes a gamble can be what gets you a big victory across all aspects of life. Respect to Kenya for this decision

[@steveoulman634]

Saying Cierpinski is a repeat gold medalist is worth at least an asterisk.

[@jaredbowen3527]

What’s the context?

[@Bigern2998]

Sadly most of our heroes through many decades probably need an asterisk. Not just athletes from the East.

[@jayshaeffer9545]

Frank Shorter, the ‘72 gold medalist, was the best clean runner in Montreal. He was second but…..

[@DW11111]

@@jaredbowen3527 East German athlete in the 70's and hence doped.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Why? Do you think modern PEDs are better?😅

[@dallob1]

I wouldn’t write him off in the Paris summer heat. He’s struggled recently in cooler weather and in trying to race younger athletes chasing the WR. In a more strategic race in the heat, ignore Kipchoge at your peril!

[@randomchannel-px6ho]

The olympic marathon is going to be a bitter sweet moment no matter the Victor.

[@danwolfe238]

Clickbait much

[@mitchleblanc]

This channel is the clickbait title king. It's so irritating.

[@NicoakaRedCat]

But Kipchoge has done it though

[@klipk7296]

@@mitchleblanc channel got me with the clickbait this time, but made sure to hit the "don't recommend channel" button. No matter how good or bad the content is, clickbait is just annoying

[@savagepro9060]

As reported by ESPN, Bekele is one of three men selected by the Ethiopian Athletics Federation to represent Ethiopia in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics. This will be Bekele's fourth Olympic Games and the first time he has represented his country in the marathon

[@alvarojrgalo926]

Great to see the two legends in the race even if they don't medal it will be a classic

[@davidpadilla6095]

Can't wait!!!!!

[@henryto2176]

You have to do an update video now that Bekele has been announced on the Ethiopia team! The dream is a reality- 20 years on

[@runningwithkarachi3955]

I miss Kiptum so much

[@MxCraven]

It's definitely the sign of being the best ever when people say you're washed up while getting top 10 times at the very very top level.

[@bzkjim]

That would be amazing!!! Best marathon ever!!!

[@TheSolarGuyJK]

I'd lovce to see that last dance too!! Bring on Bekele!!

[@josedelnegro46]

This is no last dance. This is a serious effort to win all three medals. That old Kenya is a killer like Jordan.

[@user-nv4lc6yy7o]

Bekele's in!!!

[@user-pp8xu9fb6q]

KIPTUM 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥KIPCHOGE FATHER

[@daenehegner]

Where can I see who has been officially selected for the marathon so far?

[@classicclassi6146]

So meta to see someone named Kenya

[@GorgieClarissa]

it's so crazy he couldn't place first in the 5000 but is the fastest marathon runner on earth. how freaking cool is this guy. so humbling. like... bro, you're too slow to be the fastest, but you are also the fastest. you crazy cool man

[@stereozo]

Would be amazing to see Kipchoge and Bekele finishing top 3 in Paris Olympics, bet it will be tuff marathon. There will be very capable young runners.

[@magicvibrations5180]

RIP Kelvin Kiptum

[@derekpugh5457]

Are they going to run for him ? Interesting team dynamics to try and work out ….

[@roflrolf1782]

Is drafting a thing when running?

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

A Kipchoge v Bekele marathon would be incredible - but I make neither of them as favourites in Paris now, although one or both may be podium contenders. Whoever wins it will have a last mile kick/sprint possibility ,which these two old war dogs probably don't have anymore in the same way. Let battle commence though - should be an incredible career ending indeed though, if both make the start line 👌

[@Luix]

does it have any relation that some people are sponsored by adidas or nike?

[@Fizz_Runner]

Sounds like the voice of total running productions is some other channel

[@JasonFiske]

It’s funny how the Olympic marathon has the shallowest field because Kenya and Ethiopia are limited to 3 runners each. In the other top events, those 2 countries can often account for the entire top 10-15 places.

[@hummingbirdcoins6392]

If Bekele runs, I see him beating Kipchoge.

[@forrestgump3909]

Probably a quite unpopular take, but I think Evans Chebet objectively deserved the spot more than Kipchoge. Chebet has proven to be a master of tactical Marathons, which the Olympic Marathon almost always certainly is. Kipchoge has lacked in that regard as of late. Oh well, glad Kipchoge will get a shot at 3 Olympic Marathon golds!

[@bigredactionsportsstuff1245]

RIP Kiptum

[@TempoKemp]

I wish Bekele was in the Olympics

[@ChandraNYC]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@stuarthys9879]

Did Bekele make the cut? That would be epic, but I doubt either of them would win it

[@rasmustorkel9568]

It would be historic if Kipchoge got a medal of any colour. I believe he would be the first to win three medals in the Olympic marathon.

[@savagepro9060]

Kipchoge vs Bekele in Paris! . . . last opportunity for BOTH

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

No one should be surprised he wad selected for his last Olympics. I just hope someone out there can challenge the 40 year old.

[@codysadler9718]

TRP has the most click-baity video titles of any channel I’ve watched

[@chrissellers4519]

I'll put it out there if the weather is perfect he'll take the gold as he's so experienced & just quality. If it's not he'll miss the medals and probably retire.

[@GregDelR33]

Now that Kipchoge is in, Bekele NEEDS to be selected…

[@chriscox1535]

It has been confirmed bekele is going to Paris

[@jeffitachi2589]

🇰🇪👍

[@josedelnegro46]

I am going to say this again about Paris spécifiquement et the Olympique in general. First, I understand that there are some who have missused and appropreated patriotism to push people to do bad things that have costs millions of lives. Ok, Kyena has to score more points that Ethiopia and they hope all other nations in their best races That used to be a simple us against them that every Keyan and Ethiopian too to heart. No more. There are several nations fighting to be the number one proving and training grounds in middle and distance running. That means that in any given event the longest distance running nations want to pull a Jamaica or one of those USA, USA, USA and win Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Kyena has put a coach in the field of three. I hope Ethiopia plays the same hand. Two experience runners with nothing to gain and nothing to lose are going to run tactical runs that can bring home all the medals to their nation. Gentlemen start your engines cuz its is gonna be a controlled, strategic race for the title of the long and middle distance leader of the world.

[@zinzincoetzee1934]

0:30 What is it with marathon runners and their last name starting with "K"

[@eddolous]

Also the Olympics is not about time. He just has to win

[@theandroids]

If not. This will just as sad as when Disney didn't have HAN, LUKE and LEIA on screen together again before it was too late.

[@joelmead]

Wow no way the greatest ever marathon runner made the olympics!!! I’m so shocked it’s crazy. Marathon History indeed 😂😂😂

[@thebullfighter6733]

Kipchoge is my goat, but hes getting smoked. his average marathon time is 2:06:18 over the last 3 marathons. I would love to eat my words and be as wrong as possible. Bekeles average times for his last 3 completed marathons 2:04:15 apart from Berlin for Kipchoge and Bekeles DNF, Bekele seems to be the faster of the two over the last few years overall now.

[@David-ho1em]

Looks like Ethiopia just picked Sisay, Tamrat and KING KENNY. I'm glad they got it right this time.

[@peterevans597]

At this rate, Bekele would win between these two masters?

[@cesarzoghbi4695]

Kipchogue has no chance against the rivals he will face in Paris if he could reach the top 10 but a podium is out of the question.

[@GizelleQuant]

I had a little scare with how the title previewed on my phone “Eliud Kipchoge has d “ 😮 😂. Exciting news.

[@SuperYtc1]

Yeah, he’s done it. It meaning died.

[@Team.L]

Relax dude, Bekele is in the Olympic team! U gona get the race .. only injury can stop this runners now from to start at that race!

[@PerryScanlon]

I'm surprised they didn't pick Kiptum's training partner. Sub 2:03.

[@woulnight364]

Bro I just ran a 1:30 hour marathon. I started like an hour ago. I fotgoy to screen record it tho so o don count 😢

[@jakubwysocki736]

Ejczu Ebezoga ❤

[@bluerfoot]

I think he needed to be selected but I don't think you should say "he did it".

[@kiltrokills5527]

Wouldn't of if Kiptum didn't die. ):

[@clintellis1102]

Eliud trains for the olympics not Tokyo

[@Savagen1ght]

Rip Kiptum Button 👇

[@fernoseall]

I really dont care anymore, Kiptum is not here anymore

[@zopaseah4982]

Kipchoge will not make podium in Paris, I go for youth over an old geezer like Bekele or kipchoge anytime now.

[@Ryan-wf6ib]

Hoping for bekele

[@jonbridge6442]

EKip isnt the goat as most think. Hes top 5 distance runnner all time but not the goat of any distance.

[@NerdyThrowbackTech]

What about women?

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Hard to see Kipchoge as being anything other than 3rd pick here, had Kiptum still been around Kipchoge wouldn't even have been selected

[@nativeson1559]

I'm Kenyan. Kenya being KEnya, Kipchoge was going to be on the team no matter what. AK (Athletics KEnya ) could have dropped Alexander Munyao.........the current London marathon champion. This is Kenya bro. WE put on the team a lady who is not even among the top six Kenyans......Brigid Kosgei just because she is a former world record holder. I ahve no problem with Kipchoge though. He could win the whole thing. i have total faith in him.

[@crabb9966]

​@@nativeson1559 it makes sense since Kipchoge currently is the greatest to run marathons but maybe others deserve it too

[@eddiemac24]

If kiptum was still alive we would see him instead of Alexander mutiso. Kipchoge was going to make the team regardless.

[@MargaretElizabeth6]

Am I the only one who remembers Kiptum’s past with a Chinese brand “Qiao Dan” (Jordan in Chinese) can’t help but wonder if that has anything to do with his accident

[@christophersmith3254]

If ethiopia do not select bekele, the world of running will be sad

[@garrysekelli6776]

It still sucks that the other dude died. Im not sure how the actual accident happened. But I immagine a crazed Kenyan driving like a maniac trying to get in front place on the road.

[@filipm133]

Kelvin Kiptum is his name

[@TheSolarGuyJK]

That man hurts me to date... We were never as close to seeing a sub 2hr marathon in our lifetimes as we were with Kelvin Kiptum, but sometimes, things happen that human beings can't control, or comprehend. Man was a true loss!!

[@jonahmays]

He was otherworldly. Insanely young and insanely fast. RIP

[@Andrew-zq8km]

Other dude? Give respect by mentioning his name!

[@steadymobbin.]

TSLA

[@lanistelchen8189]

Kipchoge is done lol

[@zopaseah4982]

Too old, kipchoge is burnout.

[@MikeTXBerry]

Damnit click bait got me I hate when that happens. Disliked at least

[@user-le2dl5up1d]

That guy get to old now those young guys that run it now

[@degreeO]

This is why the US system is the best. Place in the top three at the trials. No political games, no popularity contests, no resting on laurels. Don't get me wrong, Kipchoge is still formidable, but opinion-based selection is just wrong.

[@scribbler3894]

another troll video yet again just here for the free views and money. Release content when you have ACTUAL content. stop your jabbering with previews and replays of runs that happened 20 years ago as well.. @TRPExclusive

[@zinzincoetzee1934]

I get what you mean. Some of his titles are very clickbait and hyperbolic. But you dont have to watch the video.