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Breaking Barriers: The Science Behind a Two-Hour Marathon

This chapter explores Eliud Kipchoge's historic sub-two-hour marathon, examining the intersection of human potential and advanced sports technology. It also discusses the various conditions and tools that helped achieve this milestone, including the impact of Nike's Vaporfly shoes.

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