38-Year-Old Athlete Sensationally Surpasses Roger Federer and Simone Biles to Claim Elite Honor

Ultimate long-distance running legend Eliud Kipchoge made headlines for surpassing notable athletes like Roger Federer and Simone Biles to win the auspicious 2023 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports. Check out the following story to know some mind-boggling facts about the legendary marathon runner.

One and only athlete to run a marathon in two-hours!

Eliud Kipchoge last year made a two-hour record as he ran 42.195 kilometers distance within the time limit of 2:01:09. He is the only athlete in history to achieve such a feat.

Exceptional ability receives prestigious award!

Kipchoge's exceptional running ability led him to achieve the prestigious Spanish award surpassing tennis player Roger Federer and gymnast Simone Biles along with other prominent global athletes.

The reason why a legendary athlete is receiving the prestigious award

The jury that collectively decided on awarding Kipchoge stated about him, "Kipchoge has become a media star, who with his charisma and performance has elevated the queen event of long-distance athletics to much higher public attention than before it appeared".

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