The 2024 Tokyo Marathon Was Crazy || Eliud Kipchoge VS. The World

[@rosemary_shoujo]

Still mourning over Kelvin. I think it’ll still be a while until the “what if” situations die down in my mind every time we see marathon races.

[@igordragoslav9672]

Same

[@matthewbrady1786]

I’m with you!! 😢❤

[@JaySizz]

@@matthewbrady1786 Absolutely. We will need to see the results of an investigation into why/how he died while appearing to be chased at high speeds. It's pretty sad how some are acting like he never existed already.

[@username.exenotfound2943]

when someone breaks the 2 hour mark ill just be thinking imagine if kelvin kiptum did that imagine how fast the next one would be

[@anthonyturner9896]

World got robbed of its greatest runner

[@forrestgump3909]

Forgot to mention this brings Benson Kipruto to the 5th fastest Marathoner of all time - keep an eye on this man! Truly astonishing!

[@slimjakey]

Rhonex Kipruto's kin?

[@Flawgore]

he did mention him?

[@rutotradez]

fax

[@alphaflyer162]

This race was a reminder that Kipchoge is, in fact, human. He’ll be 40 this year. Father Time remains undefeated, but I hope we can all appreciate greatness while it’s right in front of us. We owe him a lot in this sport, and respect is due! Thank you Eliud

[@hex6593]

His legacy is intact.. by first proving that

[@cyrilanderson]

@@hex6593Yah. I mean, just check out the top list in the half. A lot of East African dudes running in the 57:30 - 58:00 the past few years who haven’t moved up yet.

[@bvreid18]

At 41 Bekele ran a 2:04. Makes your appreciate Bekele even more.

[@recoverbarca]

About to say that. Kenenisa still a 🐐

[@joelmacinnes2391]

​@recoverbarca he beat kipchoge? 😂

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Oh you mean in valencia yeah

[@recoverbarca]

@@joelmacinnes2391 What i meant was Kipchoge and Kenenisa are both 🐐 🐐. You happy my dawg.

[@victoryisours]

It depends on the course Valencia is faster but Berlin is the fastest

[@forrestgump3909]

Yeah, I'm going to have to say that Kipchoge's world record days are over. However, Master's World Records are still up for grabs 😎

[@JavasBinga]

Let's remember that last year Bekele ran 2:04 at age 41..

[@mollykomen2894]

Yeah many young men are coming up .

[@meee_5155]

@@JavasBingayeah but Bekele has the secret sauce no one has tho

[@JavasBinga]

@@meee_5155 Just because you say so doesn't mean that it's true, or that you actually know what you are talking about.

[@mohamedwaasaafii7360]

kiptum

[@Kevin-df7gy]

Kipchoge is fast approaching 40. Father Time waits for no one.

[@nicolasbergen442]

Except for Lebron James

[@collinsyloh7929]

We are Kenyans ,that guy is 50😂😂😂

[@timmy12383]

Rumor has it that his age is beyond the record, is it true?@@collinsyloh7929

[@mosesgikonyo7929]

he is far above 40

[@timmy12383]

Your way of remark gains its credibility. This situation doesn't rare, for some reasons that make parents have their child register the birth late.@@mosesgikonyo7929

[@JoshuaJohnson-uq6pq]

Kipchoge still ran at 4:50 miles, even nearing 40 that's crazy most 40 year olds can't hold that for a mile but yet he holds it for 26.2 miles and it's considered a slow time.

[@nichokituku4799]

Watching them straining past 30km reminds me of Kiptum who could easily accelerate during second half. Kipchoge is great but have never seen marathon talent like Kelvin kiptum. The closest could be late sammy wanjiru.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Did he not also die at 24?

[@joelmacinnes2391]

But yeah it frustrates me, none of these guys have a proper race strategy and Kiptum should be whizzing past them like they're going backwards over the last 10k

[@victoryisours]

Kiptum was unique he used to run the second half faster than the first Which is unusual

[@joelmacinnes2391]

@@victoryisours the guy could run 4.40 miles like it was nothing, his marathon seemed to be a 20 mile tempo in about 85 minutes followed by a 10k race I'm under 28'

[@nichokituku4799]

@@joelmacinnes2391 😄😄 that description though 🙌. But I completely agree with you... I watched him race London marathon against the best. I mean the lineup was of the fastest. The way he said bye to the best marathoners after missing the bottle that was amazing. In few minutes he was gone.

[@cheesyvideos5676]

Kelvin was that guy with Marathon record. What a beast/running. That strength is unreal

[@nichokituku4799]

His explosive acceleration during second half was something have never witnessed.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

​@nichokituku4799 that was just tactics, it was tge fact that he could run dozens sub 4.40 miles in a straight line without even feeling it - after he was 20 miles in he was basically fresh and setting off for a 10k race

[@samuelgarcia293]

makes you wonder about whether Kipchoge had something to do with it

[@davidh5429]

​@@samuelgarcia293It was a car incident...

[@samuelgarcia293]

@@davidh5429 modern cars can get hacked, mechanical changes... they can get really creative to get rid of someone and make it look like and accident, and you never know who could be involved..., and i've heard they come from rival clans.

[@Rickogg94]

Absolutely shattered about Kiptum. He had so much potential and it was going to be very exciting to watch him perform in his future races. RIP legend

[@InsideMen-n5q]

A number of things we learn from this race. 1) These guys are going to continue to go out at 1.00hr pace for the first half, because one day, one of them will hold on and smash 2.00.00. 2) What Kenenisa Bekele did at the Valencia Marathon 2.04.19 to place 4th at the age of 40 was incredible. 3) Paris Marathon will be way more strategic and therefore never, ever right off Kipchoge and but expect it to be his swan song.

[@arthurgapusan]

with 2:06 in this race, he might not be selected for Paris

[@ryanw903]

i love the fact that they went out hard. you never know the limit until you tried

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

Has Kipchoge started the inevitable decline? Difficult to say, but does put a question mark as to now if he is at the Kenenisa Bekele territory of tapering off from super quick times, to just quick ones. He should still be at the Olympics - maybe he also had an injury or the like too, let's see. But he's definitely got competition for Olympic Gold is very clear, even with the sad death of Kelvin Kiptum.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

With Kiptums passing the Olympics have gone from a foregone conclusion to competitive - I think Tola and Lemma have to be considered among the favorites after their runs in New York and Valencia respectively

[@hex6593]

How many runners can Kenya send for the Olympics marathon event?

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

​@@joelmacinnes2391 definitely. I'd put Evans Chebet up there too, given his consistency in recent years, and the Olympic marathon usually being a slower, tactical marathon compared to others. The widest, most open field now for the marathon at the Olympics now for many years - sadly because of Kiptum's death. RIP.

[@wille6788]

He ran 2:08 a few years ago in London, and wasn’t too long ago he broke his record. Could just be a bad day

[@markusertel602]

Kipchoge ran last September a 2:02 in Berlin. He is experienced and knows how to perform in hot/humid weather, it will likely get 25 degrees C in Paris in August! I think he would make it to the podium or probably even win. (If he is really over 40 years then his speed would be even more remarkable!)

[@alvarojrgalo926]

Almost 40 is... Almost 40 hats off to the King I don't think anybody can ever win as much as he did

[@mosesgikonyo7929]

he is over 40 by far

[@jimmybondy9450]

​@@mosesgikonyo7929proof for this?

[@apollosun2913]

@@mosesgikonyo7929 I'm curious, are you deliberately misrepresenting his age?

[@mosesgikonyo7929]

@@apollosun2913 no I am being truthful

[@SpringNotes]

@@mosesgikonyo7929 Is it common to lie about one's age in Kenya? If so, for what purpose?

[@PhilFoden-l3e]

It time the world accept kipchoge time is over. He has achieve much in the last few decades. RIP to KELVIN kiptum I bet his world record will stay for decades. As a Kenyan I feel sorry that we have lost 2 legendary marathoners that their fit could never be matched by anyone. RIP Sammy wanjiru and kiptum

[@rook1196]

won''t be shocked if multiple runners break 2hr in 5 years. shoes are still getting better, and this and the next gen of runners are bothering w/ track and going straight to the marathon. Kipchoge could potentially squeeze a couple big victories out if he drops out of races he knows he isn't going to win to save what he's got left (don't think he'll go this route to his credit tho)

[@DarkPa1adin]

The strategy that works against the GOAT is a fast pack in the first half

[@erik4177]

Seeing time finally catch up to Kipchoge plus the giant „what if“ after Kiptums death, kinda takes the joy out of watching marathons for me. Hope to see someone dominate and push the boundaries in the near future

[@tommydj5704]

i finished in 3h56, that's a personal world record for me

[@sabbialmighty7249]

proud of you my g

[@Gurpreegill1962]

Under 4 hr! Admirable

[@Rx3]

Good on you brother!

[@tungmingxuan8559]

I'm no expert but could it possible that Kipchoge simply ran a little too fast in the first half of the race which resulted in him hitting the wall?

[@JohnDoe-xk1dv]

It was WR pace fast yes, but compared to previous races where Kipchoge has done similar, not overtly so - I don't think so. If it was hitting the wall, we'd have seen that later on in the race more, not at 20k. I suspect a niggle came in at around the 20k mark as well. A niggle sadly, that might be more common as one gets older too.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

Ye and the Olympics would not he that fast - but there's a day when he could've held that pace - certainly if theyd raced like that against Kiptum they'd have been seriously punished over the last 10 miles

[@acasualviewer5861]

That would be my guess... also that the course conditions aren't like the world record breaking conditions.

[@bennipollner5240]

The competition for Kipchoge is the hardest he ever faced. Marathon running gets faster and faster. Sisay Lemma, Benson Kipruto, Tamirat Tola, Cheptegei, Kejelcha (if he decides to run Marathons), Vimcent Kipkemoi... soo many big names with times of sub 2.04😮 And ofc King Kenny❤ Amazing times for distance running🎉

[@As2715running]

What about the women?? The first female got a course record too, would be nice to see that highlighted

[@JapanJacques]

Was spectating in Tokyo today, was a blazing fast race! Sad to see Kipchoge fall off around the 23km mark but still an impressive time and Kipruto ran phenomenally.

[@JMartinDA]

Kiptum was definitely going to win against Kipchoge, if they ever raced. Age has caught up with Kipchoge. RIP Kiptum.

[@rileygshep7606]

Sub 15 min 5k is already insane

[@oswaldadams4151]

That is it for Kipchoge , R .I.P Kilvin Kiptum .

[@iakopklein8218]

Kipchoge almost 40 but still run 5km in 12 minutes but I'm 24 I run my 5k pb in 17 minutes....he is truly a legend

[@mosesgikonyo7929]

he is about 50 indeed

[@idotheyeet9498]

He is not almost 50

[@idotheyeet9498]

He also likely cannot run a 5k in about 13 minutes anymore due to the fact that marathon training is extremely different from 5k training

[@ZX235w3]

5k in 17 minutes is still insanely fast and way above the average runner...

[@moaningpheromones]

@@ZX235w3 cool, I'll take that. from when I ran - got under 17 mins a few times, fastest 16'36" at age 41. thanks!

[@Tomas-p9z]

2 hours 6 minutes and 50 seconds is still good 😅😅

[@nztoptrainer]

Mate awesome work with the turn around for this video only a few hours after the race! Great work! 🔥🙌

[@alexandesigns]

Yeah seriously speedy work! Faster than Kipchoge even 😂

[@bukaIapak]

Kipchoge era is already over since 2 or 3 years ago, similar to Mo Farah and Bekele. He's still a legend, but not expecting him to win major marathon or even breaking 2 or WR. Be realistic

[@estebanubeda9127]

Thank you Jacques Charlon for the footage !!!

[@JohnLuvs]

Should be Kelvin vs the world

[@19Kamau79]

Yes, whole world was against him.. ..extreme difficulties to find footwear sponsorship, extreme difficulties to be invited to Berlin course. Don't ever understand why good die young...

[@joelmacinnes2391]

​@@19Kamau79and he never put a foot wrong - it infuriates me that drunk drivers get to live even if they kill somebody else with their carelessness, and yet the most disciplined of us all is gone at 24 because of the quality of Kenyan roads

[@kennethmartinez2089]

@@joelmacinnes2391he wasn’t killed by a drunk drives. He lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree.

[@bvreid18]

We’re coming into an era where sub 2 hrs will become accomplished by several athletes. That time is right around the corner.

[@NeilPaulsen-b4j]

Eliud, biggest heart , biggest mourner for Kiptum. Put him off his stride. Hell be back.

[@jnn1715]

I said at least a new face winning marathon henceforth will help us heal more quickly. So happy for the entire team Kenya. From the first to the last. Congratulations!

[@chethanrasireddy8394]

Hey, guys whats your thought on this ?? ...World Run Championship, which would showcase the global talent and excitement of running as a sport. Similar to the Cricket World Cup and the FIFA World Cup for football, the World Run Championship would bring together nations from around the world to compete in various running events. This event aims to elevate the profile of running and provide a platform for athletes to showcase their skills on an international stage. Here are some key details and comparisons to existing sporting events: Format: The World Run Championship would feature a variety of running events, including sprints (100m, 200m), middle-distance (400m, 800m), long-distance (1 mile, 3k, 5k, 10k), and marathons. The competition would be structured similarly to existing World Cups, with group stages followed by knockout rounds leading to the final. Global Participation: Like the Cricket and Football World Cups, the World Run Championship would be open to all nations, providing an opportunity for athletes from every corner of the globe to compete against each other. Grand Opening Event: The World Run Championship could kick off with a marathon involving all participating countries, serving as a grand opening event to symbolize unity and the spirit of competition. Broadcasting and Spectatorship: The event would be broadcasted globally, allowing fans from around the world to follow the action. Stadiums hosting the competitions would draw crowds of spectators, creating an electrifying atmosphere akin to other major sporting events. Promotion of Running: By establishing the World Run Championship, we aim to promote the sport of running and inspire participation at all levels, from grassroots to elite athletes. The event would encourage a healthy and active lifestyle and serve as a platform for aspiring runners to pursue their passion. I believe that the World Run Championship has the potential to become a flagship event in the world of sports, attracting widespread attention and excitement.

[@DB-zi9un]

I honestly think Kelvin Kiptum would have displaced Eliud Kipchoge in this era’s GOAT discussion if a) their careers had spanned more of the same years OR b) Kiptum had not died so young. As it stands, I find the channel host’s statement that Eliud is Absolutely the GOAT of mens marathon to be a bit much. I’m not a fanboy of either, it’s just that Kiptum proved his speed and endurance. The man was truly a beast.

[@George-nx4bp]

You find it a bit much that kipchoge is said to be the GOAT? You're off your rocker mate. A world record is great but years of winning is even better. And let's not forget that 1:59. I agree Kiptum could have taken that GOAT status with probably just a few more years of racing

[@beboshi69]

This channel has been hyping Kiptum since his debut as the next, up and coming GOAT.

[@joelmacinnes2391]

​@@George-nx4bphe did more yes, the 1:59 doesn't count though - Kiptum in just 3 races proved himself as a much better marathon runner, everything from his strategy, to his pacing to his stamina - and let's not forget his immense training regime. I don't know what 'greatest of all time' means to you, but if we're talking 'best who ever lived', Kiptum's your man

[@jimmybondy9450]

Kiptum did only 3 marathons. And an insane mileage. Chances are, he wouldn't have lasted long.

[@DB-zi9un]

@@George-nx4bpwe will never know, will we…mate

[@TheCyclist08]

Kipchoge showed everyone what's possible in the marathon. Despite this result he's still the GOAT but time marches on.

[@PRANAV737]

Kipchoge Kipchoge Kipchoge.... His time is nearly coming to an end. It's inevitable. He had his glory. Now it's time for others to game up. Kiptum will be surely missed.

[@xav9159]

your videos are good and entertaining. keep it up!

[@carlosblank6629]

Kipchoge's dominating years are over but he can still run a fast marathon!!! Amazing athlete and human being!!!

[@chrispotterfan]

I'm still very sad about the death of Kelvin Kiptum. He was the next rising star and had so much to accomplish.

[@BigKeith510]

Father time is unbeaten... Eluid is most likely more than 40 as well.

[@Betybwire]

Rest in peace kiptum 😢

[@pfikmi7065]

The death of Kiptum brings great curses on Kipchoge. I still mourn for Kiptum. "What if"

[@NewtonMugango]

It true ,,that absolutely a curse from Kiptum,,,am still mourning Tweku kipsegwet komaloo,,,imefika Heavens to open now ,,, answers are here,,,But another Kiptum that's Benson is here,,wauuu proud of you,,,May God leads you to win through the Spirit of Kelvin in Jesus name,,,Amen🎉🎉🎉.

[@ratnakumaribora820]

We Love you around the country ❤️❤️❤️

[@topisterochieno6304]

Proud of you eliud at your age you still the best

[@NewtonMugango]

Thank you Lord for giving us another Kelvin Kiptum that is Benson Kipruto shine🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Congrats with your colleague ,,wauuuh proud of you.🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@GideonKiprotich665]

Not on Kipchoge's watch😂

[@Mrgrumpfish]

Thanks for the highlights!

[@nvan78]

Welcome to the carbon era. 2:10.38 is good for 25th place in the Men's race. 13 Japanese runners by the way finished in the top 25.

[@julietkemboi2731]

That absolutely awesome Benson 😘😘😘

[@kedr77]

This strategy has been used on track and on the road. To break the leader, the only way is to go as fast as possible from the gun, hoping to break the leader. It used to happen a lot to Mo Farah, or Bekele, the opponents were pushing the pace hard from the beginning to have a chance to win.

[@melchiorvalentine769]

Rest in peace Kelvin. Let’s be clear, Kipchoge’s time is still extremely impressive and his contribution is unrivalled

[@glightlakesentertainment8357]

From Kenya, still mourning Kiptum

[@Rareos]

Sure he hit the wall but I’d still not discount him at all for Paris. there are plenty of factors that can make or break the race of an (older) athlete when we‘re talking about maintaining the level of performance required to podium in the elite class. Even a nascent virus has the potential to turn anyone’s race into a disappointment on their terms. The guy turned in a 2:02:42 in Berlin less than six months ago… he ain’t done.

[@angkolbiker9866]

Id still put Kipchoge in the Olympic team considering it will be usually a tactical race. Kip has that late kick as he was a former track runner

[@eunicepadilla4355]

Wow that was fast!!

[@finsaether]

Thanks for a great recap here :)

[@MrQuistus]

awesome can't wait for the next 10 videos in a row to all mention Kipchoge and what went wrong!!!

[@TommyPOfficialTmp]

LOOOOOOLLLL!! 🤣🤣

[@Lotschi]

Ok, I am surprised. I did expect Kipchoge to fall off deliberately to run his own pace and close the gap later on.

[@lingnguyen2623]

He ran 1 hour for the first half and the second half in 106 50. The first half tells us his legs still have youth. The second half of the Marathon tells us that he is a warrior. Conclusion, Eliud Kilchoge is warrior that has seen many battles, his body treads on, age does throw daggers at him at times, some wounds deeper than others. But the scars will heal, and once again the warrior is reborn, defying yet again what is possible. Nothing is impossible. Believe

[@JappaKneads]

Kiptum. The greatest marathoner that died way too early...

[@jerrymwamburi294]

Props to him for always finishing inspite of struggles

[@ebiotoriumrashidsaleem2347]

Kelvin was super human, marathon without him is a body without soul now. Missing kelvins performance & the question what if he ran at his peak around 28 or 30 .. he went off when he was just starting at 23

[@tonys6237]

Kipchoge must be well into his 50s now (real age).

[@kylewollman2239]

With Kelvin Kiptum's passing and Kipchoge being passed his prime the sub 2 hour marathon is looking less and less likely.

[@elistark-haws2598]

Been waiting for this!

[@davidtydeman1434]

I wonder where Kipchoge is in terms of his Paris preparation- has tapered for this race?

[@CoelhoSports]

Kipchoge's time was just over a minute slower than the American marathon record. Still world elite and only 8 months away from setting masters world records.

[@ratnakumaribora820]

I love you African because Run is fun 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ratnakumaribora820]

We miss you you kiptum

[@lionheart4552]

He's 39 & this race underlines the beginning of the end of his marathon career.

[@Jacobdoesstuff11]

1:47 i need to make my last name start with a k if i want to be better i guess

[@somerandomguy4943]

Kip

[@beboshi69]

Kipchum

[@vasiliosniamonitakis3705]

Kiptum’s death set the marathon world back 5-10 years at least

[@dgmt5]

Nope

[@ozankabakyesheplayedcentreback]

As great as Kipchoge is, I think he's now on the decline.

[@michaeldanvers7286]

🤨wdym blud the best in the world are still human

[@Someone-hi1nt]

@@michaeldanvers7286 what does that have to do with what they said lmao

[@Herloss2023]

He won he last race in Berlin didn’t he , this was just to get set up for Paris

[@mattmoler4831]

@@michaeldanvers7286that was his point

[@Tritiuminducedfusion]

🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@TinyCursedSword]

all the legendary runner Kips

[@Chebitoch]

Congratulations

[@ausnaufal9008]

1:59 neos project remember🫣

[@lukephillips5336]

“Kipgoge the goat at the marathon”. Kelvin kiptum would be the true goat if is wasn’t for his death which is very sad.

[@samuelgarcia293]

i wonder if he did it

[@Tritiuminducedfusion]

​@@samuelgarcia293Loser troll.

[@ashbybingham5055]

Awesome video, thanks

[@XXXENOWRAITHXX]

Using a bunch of clips from other marathons makes following the video harder. I know some stuff may not be chronological or whatever but its still hard to follow/keep up of which are from the tokyo marathon and what is from other races…

[@ChusmaChusme]

6:39 For a second I thought someone was recording the race on a 3DS.

[@jorgen_berg]

Regarding the positive split: Could it be a strategic move to get rid of Kipchoge? The top 3 runners simply believed that they would handle the fast pacing better than Kipchoge?

[@jamesgarde8495]

KIPCHOGE WENT TOO FAST... TO FOCUSED ON THE WORLD RECORD. HE SHOULD'VE JUST RAN HIS RACE, LIKE HE USUALLY DOES. I SAY FORGET THE WORLD RECORD, JUST WIN THE RACE.

[@rossfripp4503]

Kipchoge is the GOAT, but is no longer the fastest runner. He will need to use his head very, very wisely if he is to hope to win the Olympics.

[@holzkiewuf]

Don’t know how you can say they went out. “too fast”. That was just the tactics on the day. Clearly for Benson it was a great plan. And that Pace burned off Kipchoge. I wonder if we’ll see the Tokyo Olympics go out really hard?

[@tristankidd4403]

Kiptum would of been here 😢

[@adamjohnson5285]

Nah, he was running Rotterdam. It's sad that he's gone though.

[@nichokituku4799]

He wasn't scheduled to be in Tokyo. He was to participate Rotterdam...

[@lyviusvik7311]

I may be rong but it seems Kipchoge has less hip extension than in the past?

[@triathlontimmy]

7:16 "Here are the full results" .... only shows the top 16 finishers lol.

[@rrmaximiliano]

Kipruto might be the first to break all 6 majors.

[@fragrantbloom]

It's because of age. Respect to him :)

[@fragrantbloom]

My 5k is one hour 😭

[@saetharion]

I think someone to bring up is they almost certainly pushed the pace deliberately to wear out Kipchoge who is older now and can't maintain such a high speed as long as he used to. A more even tempo throughout the race would have favoured him better for sure but I imagine he's uncomfortable just dropping off from the pacemakers and the lead pack to run his own race considering it's pretty far from the usual strategy that has worked for him.

[@gabriellin3524]

I miss you Kelvin Kiptum

[@angelmpalomares]

I need those "zebra" shorts on 4:28. Any idea which brand are they or the runner with them?

[@ambiguousheadline8263]

Those are from an adidas athlete based on the shoes, so I imagine they are adidas shorts

[@Gerhard2770]

Kipchoge has a danger of not making Kenyan team for Paris?

[@victoryisours]

Rest in peace Kelvin kiptum

[@Thoth19]

Eliud fading a bit now. Greatest is winding down: NEW generation stepping Up for PARIS🥇

[@kapital2611]

My goat is getting old he’s declining. NOOOOO!!!

[@tamlamoore7962]

THIS IS TURTLE ISLAND 🏝 ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊😊

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

The fact is Kipchoge is nearly 40 years old. His world record days are done I don’t care what training he does. Sure he will probably win another Olympic medal and defend his title. But as far as a new world record in this event no his career is nearing completion at this point. No one beats time he is slowing down. It’s going to take another East African to break that record.

[@ABucc]

Let's not ignore the obvious, Kipchoge is getting older. He is still the G.O.A.T in my opinion, but you can't be chasing records forever. Time eventually catches up.