General knowledge question

Which athlete was the first to run a marathon under 2 hours?

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A: Eliud Kipchoge

Eliud Kipchoge completed a marathon in under 2 hours (1:59:40) during the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna in 2019.

This question appeared in the Wizzy Quiz round for Friday 5 June 2026.

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