![epaselect epa07024284 Winner Kenyan long distance runner Eliud Kipchoge finishes the race in the Berlin Marathon, in Berlin, Germany, 16 September 2018. Over 44,000 athletes have taken the start on the 45th edition of the Berlin Marathon in the German capital. EPA/HAYOUNG JEON](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3CSMWETASHJ3BUDBKAKOB7BATQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=a13ad124bb620c2d527fca1f3f28fa252c03a8d4196b39d6dfdfb72e2f2633db&width=400&height=225)
Eliud Kipchoge's was the largest single improvement on the marathon world record since Derek Clayton improved the mark by 2:23 in 1967. EPA
Eliud Kipchoge's was the largest single improvement on the marathon world record since Derek Clayton improved the mark by 2:23 in 1967. EPA
Eliud Kipchoge on shattering marathon record: 'They say you can miss it twice but not third time'
Widely seen as greatest marathon runner of modern era, Kenyan ran official time of time of two hours, one minute and 39 seconds on sunny autumn day
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16 September, 2018