Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge shattered the two-hour marathon barrier with a 1:59:40 in 2019, a feat once deemed impossible, and secured back-to-back Olympic golds in 2016 and 2020. His 15 major marathon wins from 18 starts represent a 83% victory rate—outperforming #1 Usain Bolt's 68% in sprint finals. Despite transforming distance running, Kipchoge's 2:01:09 world record and consistent 4:40-per-mile pace rarely trend on social media, a glaring oversight for an athlete who has run 10 of the 15 fastest marathons ever.