The Joe Pomp Show
#217 Kelvin Kiptum's World Record Marathon Time Reignites Technological Doping Debate
Oct 13, 2023
A discussion on Kelvin Kiptum's world record marathon time and the debate around the impact of modern running shoes on elite athletes' performances. The podcast explores the evolution and controversy of super shoes in marathon running, highlighting the innovations in high-tech footwear and their effects on sports performance. Additionally, it delves into the regulations, technological advancements, and the progression of sports performance due to advancements in shoe technology.
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- Kelvin Kiptum achieved a new world record marathon time, sparking debates on the impact of 'super shoes' on athletic performance.
- The introduction of athletic shoe regulations by World Athletics aims to address concerns about the legality and effectiveness of modern running footwear.
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Kelvin Kipton's Fast Rise in Marathon Running
Kelvin Kipton, a 23-year-old Kenyan long-distance runner, recently achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new men's world record marathon time at the Chicago Marathon. Despite having only run marathons for 10 months without a coach, he emerged as the number two ranked men's marathon runner globally. Kipton impressed the world by finishing the marathon in just over two hours and 35 seconds, running at an incredible average pace of four minutes and 36 seconds per mile, breaking the previous record by 34 seconds.
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