Elliot Kipchoge's Unexpected Performance at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon

🏃‍♂️Elliot Kipchoge, marathon legend, finished in 10th place at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon.

👟The theory that Kipchoge's new Nike Alphafly 3 shoes affected his performance is debunked, as he wore them in a previous successful marathon.

⏰Kipchoge started strong but experienced a significant positive split, indicating that he may have reached his limit in this race.

☀️The sunny weather may have contributed to Kipchoge's fatigue and slower pace in the latter part of the race.

🇰🇪Four other Kenyan athletes beat Kipchoge in the race, raising questions about his selection for the Olympic team.

Why did Kipchoge finish in 10th place?

—There are several theories, but it seems that he may have reached his limit in this race and experienced fatigue in the latter part.

Did Kipchoge's new shoes affect his performance?

—No, he wore the same shoes in a previous successful marathon, debunking this theory.

How did the weather affect Kipchoge's performance?

—The sunny weather may have contributed to his fatigue and slower pace in the latter part of the race.

Will Kipchoge still be selected for the Olympic team?

—While his performance raises questions, Kipchoge's past consistency and reputation may still lead to his selection.

Who won the 2024 Tokyo Marathon?

—Benson Kipruto won the race, breaking the previous course record by 26 seconds.

00:02Elliot Kipchoge finished in 10th place at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon, a rare loss for the marathon legend.

01:09Kipchoge's shoes, the Nike Alphafly 3, did not contribute to his performance decline, as he wore them in a previous successful marathon.

02:11Kipchoge started strong but experienced a significant positive split, indicating that he may have reached his limit in this race.

02:21The sunny weather throughout the race may have contributed to Kipchoge's fatigue and slower pace in the latter half.

04:11Four other Kenyan athletes beat Kipchoge in the race, raising questions about his selection for the Olympic team.