Hapo kwa competitors hakuna. Kipchoge is simply in a league of his own. Tadese and Desisa could not keep up in the Nike Breaking 2 challenge. The pace is simply too brisk even for the pace makers.

Hawesimek! That is why world record is Kipchoge's
If they were able, they would have broken his record already. Besides, the pacemakers are not running the full 42km. They are 41 of them, that means each is supposed to pull for at least 1km at a minimum speed of 5.8m/s!

Sub 2 hours done

1 hour 59, 40, 02.

This is such an incredible feat. Congrats to this otherworldly talented human being and the pacemakers. I knew 1:59 was within his capabilities. Now we want 1:59 in a competitive marathon next year in Berlin. Bekele and him can push each other into this next year.....maybe. If those two go head to head in next year’s Berlin marathon, the official IAAF record of 2:01 is getting smashed. Might not be 1:59 but it will be very very fast. Maybe high 2:00.