Eliud Kipchoge Height

Eliud Kipchoge

Olympians

Known for: Official men’s marathon world record holder, First human to run sub-two-hour marathon (unofficial), Two-time Olympic Marathon Gold Medalist, Multiple wins at London & Berlin Marathons, Consistent dominance over more than a decade

Height

5'5.7" (167 cm)

Gender

Male

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About Eliud Kipchoge's Height

Eliud Kipchoge is widely regarded as the greatest marathon runner in history. Born in Kapsisiywa, Nandi County, Kenya, Kipchoge grew up in a rural farming community and began running as a means of transportation to school. Discovered early by coach Patrick Sang, an Olympic medalist, Kipchoge emerged onto the world stage with gold at the 2003 IAAF World Cross Country Championships (junior race) and the 5000 meters at the World Championships that year. After transitioning to road racing around 2012, he won his debut marathon in Hamburg in 2013 and has since dominated the distance, with major wins at the London (four times), Berlin (five times), and Chicago marathons. In September 2018, Kipchoge set a new official men’s marathon world record of 2:01:39 at the Berlin Marathon, which he bettered in 2022 with a time of 2:01:09. His landmark achievement came in October 2019, when he became the first human to complete a marathon in under two hours—an unofficial event in Vienna—finishing in 1:59:40. While not officially recognized due to special pacing and conditions, this further strengthened his legendary status. A two-time Olympic gold medalist (2016, 2021), Kipchoge is admired for his humility and philosophy ('No human is limited'), inspiring athletes worldwide.

Eliud Kipchoge stands at 5'5.7" (167 cm), which is below average for a male. This is 8.0 cm shorter than the average height for men(5'8.9" (175 cm)).

Interesting Facts

Nicknamed 'The Philosopher' for his thoughtful outlook and quotes.
Has only lost three marathons in over fifteen starts.
Trains with minimal technology, preferring a simple lifestyle.
Reads motivational books on a regular basis.
Awarded Kenya's highest civilian honor—Elder of The Order of The Golden Heart—for his achievements.

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