Kipchoge shows larger than life humility after losing Boston marathon

Eliud Kipchoge has taken to social media to admit that the Boston Marathon on Monday was not an easy one for him after he finished in the sixth position in 2:09:23; his slowest time in recent years.

Kipchoge was making his debut on Monday in Boston and looked good until the final 10 kilometers where he vanished. Some argue that missing his drink after 19 miles could have played a part in his struggles in the race.

The race was successfully defended by Kenya’s Evans Chebet in 2:05:54, Tanzania’s Gabriel Geay came in second in 2:06:04 while 2021 Boston winner, Benson Kipruto finished in the third position in 2:06:06.

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Regarded as the best marathoner ever, Kipchoge admitted that it was a tough day for him.

“I live for the moments where I get to challenge the limits. It’s never guaranteed, and it’s never easy. Today was a tough day for me. I pushed myself as hard as I could but sometimes, we must accept that today wasn’t the day to push the barrier to a greater height,” read his statement in part.

He went on to congratulate the winners and thanked the world of athletics for the support that he received.

“I want to congratulate my competitors and thank everyone in Boston and from home for the incredible support I am so humbled to receive. In sports you win and you lose and there is always tomorrow to set a new challenge. Excited for what’s ahead,” he added.

After finally featuring in Boston, the New York Marathon is the only major Marathon that the 38-year-old is yet to grace and he has made it clear that he wants to feature in all six major Marathons. He has graced the Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, and Chicago marathons.

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In the women’s category, Hellen Obiri bagged her first-ever Marathon title after finishing the race in 2:21:38.