Eliud Kipchoge is hoping to leave a lasting legacy when he crosses the finish line at next month’s New York City Marathon.
The 40-year-old, widely considered the greatest marathon runner of all time, is the only man to have run the 42.195-kilometer distance in under two hours and has claimed two Olympic gold medals to go with a record 11 wins across the World Marathon Majors.
The five-borough New York classic is the only marathon he has yet to check off his list among the six majors, having made a triumphant debut in Chicago 11 years ago.
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