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Kenyan marathon runner Calvin Kiptum shatters world record, challenging Eliud Kipchoge's dominance

Posted : 18 October 2023
Kenyan marathon runner Calvin Kiptum has achieved a remarkable feat by breaking the world record for the marathon in only his third career race, surpassing the legendary Eliud Kipchoge. Kiptum's astonishing time of 2:00:35 hours, 34 seconds faster than Kipchoge's record, has brought him into the spotlight and challenged Kipchoge's long-standing dominance.
 
Kiptum's rise marks a significant shift in the marathon world, with questions arising about whether Kipchoge can regain his title as the marathon king. Both athletes hail from Kenyan running sub-tribes renowned for producing exceptional long-distance runners, and Kiptum's rapid ascent is transforming the sport.
 
Their differences in age, physical structure, and athletic specialties distinguish them further. Kipchoge, a versatile athlete, has excelled in various competition distances, from 1,500 meters to the marathon. In contrast, Kiptum is primarily a marathon specialist, with few deviations from this discipline. Additionally, Kiptum's age remains a topic of debate, as official sources suggest he may be approaching 27, while he claims to be 23.
 
Kiptum's training regimen is grueling, involving extensive weekly mileage and a dedication to pushing the limits of human endurance. This unexpected world record challenges previous notions of the marathon's boundaries and sets the stage for a potential sub-2-hour marathon in the future. As the athletic world watches, Kiptum's journey may redefine the limits of human capability in distance running.

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