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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

‘Anything is possible’: Eliud Kipchoge tipped to break two-hour marathon barrier

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Eliud Kipchoge can break the two-hour barrier in the marathon with Olympic bronze medallist Bashir Abdi proclaiming “anything is possible” for the legendary Kenyan runner.

The 37-year-old took 30 seconds off his own world record at last Sunday’s Berlin Marathon, passing half-way in under one hour before eventually fading slightly to post a staggering time of 2hrs 1min and 9secs.

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