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NAIROBI, Kenya, November 2, 2025 – Two-time world record holder for the men’s marathon, Eliud Kipchoge, is not about to hang up his running shoes just yet.<\/em><\/p>\n Kipchoge has embarked on a new adventure in his longstanding career in which he will be competing in seven marathons across seven continents across the world.<\/p>\n The 41-year-old says the new venture is his biggest dream yet and one of the most exciting journeys to undertake in his athletics career.<\/p>\n \n “I have dreamed of running the biggest marathons of the world. But now, I am about to start my biggest adventure. A new dream. Seven marathons. On all seven continents. Together with you. Join me on this adventure. Because together we make this world a running one,” the double Olympic champion said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kipchoge’s announcement comes just after he finished 17th at the New York Marathon on Sunday, clocking 2:14:36.<\/p>\n His race in the Big Apple marked a milestone for Kipchoge who was seeking a Six-Star feat of having competed in all the races of the World Marathon Majors.<\/p>\n It follows his previous participation in the other elite races, including Boston, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo and Sydney.<\/p>\n New York was Kipchoge’s third race of the year after running in London and Sydney where he finished sixth (2:05:25) and ninth (2:08:31) respectively.<\/p>\n Looking back to his successes – including clocking a sub-two hours in INEOS Challenge – Kipchoge expressed his pride at proving that barriers don’t exist.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n “Ever since I was a little boy, I fell in love with the feeling of freedom that running gave me. Watching the champions who came before me made me dream of inspiring the world myself. I was determined to break through the barriers to prove that limits don’t exist,” he said.<\/p>\n About his performance in Sunday’s competition, Kipchoge was happy with simply competing in the streets of New York.<\/p>\n “To become a Six Star Finisher in New York City is a beautiful achievement. I fully enjoyed running in the streets today hearing so much cheering and seeing so much passion. I remain grateful, motivated and inspired by this incredible city,” Kipchoge said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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