Eliud Kipchoge

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Eliud Kipchoge stands as a monumental figure in the history of athletics, holding the unique distinction of being the first person to run a marathon in under two hours. His record-breaking performances, including five Berlin Marathon wins and two Olympic golds, have redefined what is possible in long-distance running. He is widely considered the greatest marathoner of all time, a title earned through relentless consistency and an unwavering belief in human potential.

AwardsEliud Kipchoge has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including two Olympic gold medals, multiple World Championship titles, and five Berlin Marathon victories. He was named BBC World Sport Star of the Year in 2019 and received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in 2023. His contributions to athletics have also been recognized with the IAAF World Athlete of the Year award and appointment as Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart.

Honours & Distinctions

Elder of the Order of the Golden Heart

Government of Kenya·2019

National honour bestowed by President Uhuru Kenyatta for outstanding contribution to sports.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2019

Recognized for the sub-two-hour marathon feat and multiple fastest marathon times.

Rankings & Lists

Greatest Athletes of the 21st Century

Rolling Stone·2020

100 Most Influential People

TIME Magazine·2019

Magazine Covers

TIME

April 2019

The Sub-Two-Hour Man

Runner's World

October 2019

Breaking Two Hours

Vogue

December 2019

Global Icon

Records & Feats

First Human to Run Sub-2-Hour Marathon

Historic First·2019

Completed the marathon distance in 1:59:40.2 during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna.

Most Berlin Marathon Wins

Career Milestone·2023

Won the Berlin Marathon five times, more than any other runner.

Back-to-Back Olympic Marathon Golds

Awards·2020

First man to win consecutive Olympic marathon golds since 1968.