Athletics-Kipchoge hoping to complete marathon legacy with New York City Marathon run


Athletics - Sydney Marathon - Sydney, Australia - August 31, 2025 Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line after the Sydney Marathon REUTERS/Hollie Adams

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Eliud Kipchoge is hoping to leave a lasting legacy in sport 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 26.2-mile distance in under two hours and has claimed two Olympic gold medals along with a record 11 wins across the World Marathon Majors.

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