In 2021, Sky News is marking some of the century’s biggest news events through the personal stories of lives defined by unforgettable moments from the last 21-years.
In episode 3 of the 21-week series, Marathon Man, Kenyan distance runner and decorated Olympian, Eliud Kipchoge, sets out to become the first person to run a marathon (42.2kms) in under two hours — a challenge deemed impossible by many experts in the world of science.

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Marathon Man was written and produced by Rob Mulhern
Research and digital treatment by Tom Gillespie
Special thanks to our contributors, Eluid Kipchoge, Valentijn Trouw, Endy Brady and Ineos
Archive, Simon Windsor
Recordings and sound design, Rob Mulhern
TV treatment, Victoria Hudson-Grant
TV output editor, Emily Deeker
Head of Radio, Sky News, Dave Terris
Design and graphics, Brian Gillingham
Social media, Chris Scott
Press and Marketing, Alexandra Horton
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