NEW YORK – Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has announced an ambitious new project — running seven marathons across seven continents within two years — to raise funds for global education and environmental causes.
The Kenyan legend revealed the “World Tour” plan after finishing the New York Marathon on Sunday, where he placed 17th with a time of 2 hours, 14 minutes, and 36 seconds. Despite the result, the Central Park crowd cheered the former world record-holder, who remains one of the sport’s most iconic figures.
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Kipchoge’s management said the initiative will see him compete on all seven continents while continuing to race at the elite level. “This project aims to inspire the world to become a running world while raising funds for the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation,” the statement read.
Speaking to Olympics.com, Kipchoge expressed his excitement about taking on extreme conditions — including a marathon in Antarctica. “I want to continue to push myself to run at my best but also to inspire, give back, and remind everyone that no human is limited,” said the 40-year-old runner.
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The global marathon tour symbolizes Kipchoge’s enduring philosophy — that running can unite people across the world and serve as a force for positive change.