If there is any doubt about the greatness of this man in his sport, Erud Kipchoge Won the gold medal in the men’s competition marathon exist Tokyo More than a minute.
When the 36-year-old Kenyan crossed the finish line with 2:08:38, he consolidated his position as the greatest long-distance runner in history.
He is now one of only three athletes to win two Olympic titles in a marathon, joining Abebe Bikila Ethiopia (1960, 1964) and Waldemar Cierpinski of East Germany (1976, 1980).
He also holds the official world record of 2:01:39 he set in 2018, and is the only person ever to complete a 26.2 run in two hours. This is what he did in an unofficial event in 2019. of.
Coupled with these eight world marathon grand slams, a clear image appeared-Kipchoge strode forward majesticly alone, setting a benchmark for future generations.
The one minute and 20 second drift is Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands, who won the first marathon medal for his country since 1980. Two seconds later, Bashir Abdi made history for his country, winning Belgium’s first gold medal since 1976.
“First of all, I want to thank everyone for your support and those who made the 2020 Tokyo Olympics a reality,” Kipchoge told the BBC after winning the game.
“I am happy to defend my title and show it to the next generation. If you respect the sport and observe the discipline, you can accomplish your mission.
“It is not easy, but it is very difficult for everyone if the weather is taken into account. I am very happy to cross the finish line as quickly as possible.
“Tokyo 2020 has already happened, which means a lot, it means there is hope. This means that we are on the right track to a normal life. So we are on the track of a normal life, and this is the meaning of the Olympics.
“Thank you to all the fans, and to all those who watched the game around the world, for being inspired.”
