Congratulations to Eliud Kipchoge, New Marathon World Record Holder

Eliud Kipchoge set a new world record for the marathon today in Berlin.  Kipchoge finished in 2:01:39.

#berlin42
Offizielle Ergebnisse Männer:

1. Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) 2:01:39
2. Amos Kipruto (KEN) 2:06:23
3. Wilson Kipsang (KEN) 2:06:48
4. Shogo Nakamura (JPN) 2:08:16
5. Zersenay Tadese (ERI) 2:08:46

— BMW BERLIN-MARATHON (@berlinmarathon) September 16, 2018

This record was over one minute faster than the previous world record.

Eliud Kipchoges finish with a new world record, that will be remembered for decades.
The greatest marathon runner of all times. #berlin42 #worldrecord https://t.co/7N4yYuyXYZ

— BMW BERLIN-MARATHON (@berlinmarathon) September 16, 2018

An amazing accomplishment, no doubt.