Coming from a Kenyan, Bekele was an absolute nightmare in the track events. We rarely won gold during the period where he absolutely decimated all competition. I hope he runs a few more years in the marathon. #IronSharpensIron
Ethiopians and Kenyans are the greatest long distance runners in the world. They live in high altitudes so their breathing is almost super human. Salute to both of these extraordinary athletes.
@@huskiehuskerson5300 I can tell you are one of the stupidest people I knew. First of all, you don't have to fight to be a hero. He brought a gold medal to Our beloved country on many occasions which makes the whole country happy so that his our hero forever. please read how people can be hero educate yourself so you might learn something
@@zackmack7145 as a Kenyan, i am proud of Africans making history around the world and for most importantly Kipchoge for putting Kenya's flag on the roadmap 🇰🇪. And yes you're right, you don't have to be a freedom fighter to be a hero. Heroes can be made ranging from variety of events.
@@fekadugeberesillassie7504Actually in terms of number of athletes Kenya have more legends in world records and Olympic gold medals than Ethiopia even in 5,000m and 10,000m. Almost all the Ethiopian dominance have been by only two athletes; Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebresilasie.
At his peak bekele defeated everyone. He was simply untouchable. 5k,10k, and cross country. Long and short. Understandably with age and injuries he has slowed down. Moved to Marathon. Still showing flashes of brilliance 2nd fasted time. He is indeed a Unicorn
Bekele dominated the 3km, 5km, 10km, short and long cross country races with an incredible finishing skill. On the other hand, Kipchoge dominated on marathon and has an amazing endurance. Both are legends!
I've said it before and I will say it again,"Andrew is simply the best at explaining what was,what is,and what could be,all ASPECTS of distance running"!! The time and effort spent is unmatched...I cant even imagine finding a better storyteller for this particular niche.
As much as I love Kipchoge, I have to root for Bekele. He’s back to underdog status, and I feel he’s gone through so much during his career to get to this point, including the death of a significant other. I want to see him win, take the world record, and cap off an incredible career in the most glorious fashion possible.
Is the greatest distance runner really an underdog though? The accolades that follow Bekele are pretty significant... A marathon record would just be yet another feather in his hat...
Elgerrouge the best of 1500 m 2000m and 1 mile Bekele the best of 5000m and 10 000m Kipchoge the best on Marathons and semi marathons End of story, 3 legends
@@Eragonking53 That wasn't the world record that he ran, that was the breaking 2 hours project by the NN Team (which is not ratifiable as a world record).
Bekele in his prime 2001-2005 he was absolutely untouchable. Kipchoge was no slouch in his prime either but he just did not have that strength that Bekele had. But now in 3 weeks time we will see these two titans of distance running against each other one last time. I believe Bekele will retire after this race if he gets world record. Bekele is a track runner Kipchoge is a road runner It amazing how things switched when Bekele jumped into Kipchoges world. I believe a world record is coming.
@Anthiny Mcqueen Bekele has proven himself to be a roadrunner too, maybe not as much as Kipchoge but definitely, he has.... e.g. the 2019 marathon. I believe if not that the later part of Bekele career is been plagued by injuries, he would give Kipchoge a run for his titles.
In short if there is nobody know what bekele goner do even bekele himself?then bekele is confused,and that is very dangerous for an athlete's especially in a marathon race.all aspects has to be smooth.mentally strength aspect play a very big role in marathon.
Elluid Kipchoge should have started as a marathoner. He is more of an endurance athlete than a sprinter. Imagine if he had the chance to beat the 2 hour mark when he was in his 20s. damn
I actually disagree, because there are Kenyan and Ethiopian runners who are young and join marathons for the sole reason that it makes more money than other distances. But in most cases, it ends up with them being injured quite badly and not being able to compete anymore. And another thing is that the main thing that you lose when you get into your 30s is speed much more than endurance so I don’t think eliud would have been much faster in the marathon at a younger age and it would probably end poorly
I love him so much too....He's got a competitive nature - something I haven't seen in Kipchoge. He hardly ever gives up a battle, if he does, it must have been really rough for him.
Assuming both athletes are in top shape for this upcoming marathon in London it's going to be a phenomenal race. If Bekele is near Kipchoge in the last few kms I think he'll win. Bekeles finishing speed is just amazing. Kipchoge will probably push the pace hard at around halfway in order to drop everyone. Both amazing runners and I wish them well. Great video
Bekele was in and out of the athletics for years because of injury. After coming back from long injury, he beat Mo Farah in London at the half Marathon. He said Mo Farah wouldnt have dominated the long distance if he had been fit all the years that he was absent because of injury. Bekele is a Legend.
It's such a huge inspiration and confidence boost for me to know that Eliud Kipchoge has the same age as myself (38) and is able to run marathons in these times.
Am an African and proud to be a WAKANDA. Bekele or Eliud Kipchoge, they are sons of the Mineral and Talent loaded Continent: Africa. I wish them well. Kipchoge has motivated the world to run a Sub 2. He deserves the CREDIT. Bekele made Africa, specifically EAST AFRICA proud during his heyday on the Track. He deserves the respect. I cheer all WAKANDAS: Dibaba (Ethiopia); Obiri (Kenya); Kipyegon (Kenya); Wayde (SA); Simbine (SA); Hassan ( Netherlands); Nalondo (Uganda); Mo Farah (Britain); Dinah Asher (Britain); Talou (Ivory Coast) Fraser Pryce (Jamaica); Usain Bolt (Jamaica); Christian (USA); Noah Lyle's (USA).....BLACK PANTHERS Regardless of the nations they represent, their motherland is the largest continent on earth: AFRICA.
No, according to the video Bekele is described to ve versatile and greatest distant runner in all aspects of distant running except marathons which Kipcbige is a legend not to mention, Bekele missed that record by a couple of seconds.
I hate to be that guy, but you're missing 3 races/face-offs: Scotland Great Edinburgh Cross Country 2007. 13.01.2007 9.3km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 28:14, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 28:51 Scotland Great Edinburgh Cross Country 2008. 12.01.2008 9.3km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 27:42, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 27:43 Great Edinburgh International Cross Country 2010. 09.01.2010 9km: 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 29:04, 4th - Kenenisa Bekele 29:17 Edit: So in total, they've so far run against each other 24 times. 15 victories to Bekele, 9 victories to Kipchoge. More detailed: 3000m: 1-1 (They've won one time each) 5000m: 8-2 in Bekele's favor 10000m: 1-0 in Bekele's favor 3000m indoor: 1-0 in Bekele's favor Cross Country races: 4-2 in Bekele's favor Marathon 4-0 in Kipchoge's favor
The video you posted is not the race I'm talking about. Your video is from the World Cross Country Championships. That was in Edinburgh March 30th 2008. (And as you said, Kipchoge wasn't in that race) The race I was talking about was the Great Edinburgh Cross Country. That race was on January 12th 2008, and Kipchoge competed in that race. So both races were in Edinburgh, in 2008, but they were 2.5 months apart. (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Edinburgh_International_Cross_Country )
I have to admit.. Bekele is a tack monster. No one can beat his ability to finish races..Kipchoge is also a great. And we have to admit, they both had their moments to shine, just at different times.
My current goals are a 25' 5k, 50' 10k, and 15' 3k. For me, a consistent 5' per km is tough for longer than one km. In short, those paces and times are unfathomable, and I cannot describe the level of respect I have for all those guys...!
This channel deserve to have over 10 million subscribers at least such well researched content, nice visuals, sound track and voice wow, indeed this is Total running productions!
I am rooting for kipchoge! I remember for many years wishing he beats bekele but I was always disappointed. Be it 5k or 10k. But that was before the switch to marathon. Its his time now, let him have all the glory that he deserves.
Incredible body mechanics, strength and stamina this man (Eliud) displayed. He deserves the title of the best marathon runner in the world so long as he keep his time.
Kipchoge has aged like fine whisky he's currently a monster but Bekele is the track master it was very hard to beat him in his prime just the same way Kipchoge is in the marathon.
Kipchoge just kills with his ability to seemingly run forever at a fast pace, but Bekele was simply faster. I’ve got my money in kipchoge on October 4th
Kipchoge was a victim of Kenya's Athletics irrational policy of not allowing our track superstar athletes to do the double like they used to do in the 60s and 70s. The officials have denied the Kenyan elite athletes the versatility of doing a double or even a triple and therefore have denied them a chance to greatness. What other athletes from other countries like Kenenisa, Gebrselassie, and Mo Farrah enjoy is taken for granted. Being allowed only one event is a lot of pressure in my opinion. When Bernard Lagat moved from team Kenya to team USA that's when Lagat made his greatness due to the versatility he enjoyed with team USA.
Bekele is the greatest cross country runner to ever live. I would be bet ever dollar I have that no one will ever accomplish what Bekele did in cross country.
Agree, but it will be interesting to see what Cheptegei can accomplish over the next 10 years. He will soon have both the 5000 and 10000 m WR and is likely to stack up quite a few of the the cross country titles as well.
The rivary between 🇪🇹 and 🇰🇪 on long distance running is never stopping. Haile vs Tergat, Kenenisa Vs Kipchoge the list goes on. This crossing of paths continued until today; while the the most experienced and endured veterans slowly fade away, a more forceful, smart novice replacing them. 🇪🇹 & 🇰🇪 are blessed with runners whose performance might be left for a research in the future.
Goodness, I love Kipchoge but Bekele was like a speed demon machine!! He’s amazing! It seems Bekele actually made Kipchoge better, more determined to excel since Bekele had beaten him so much early on. Incredible champions!
For me one of the saddest things in running history is how CLOSELY Bekele missed the epic achievement of holding all big longdistance WR's 5000 10000 and Marathon.
It's crazy that Kipchoge had an INCREDIBLE track career but it kind of pales in comparison to what he has done in the marathon, and Bekele is having an INCREDIBLE marathon career, but it kind of pales in comparison to what he did on the track.
They are both giants of distance running, but I really want Kipchoge to win and push the record to 1:59:59. If he accomplishes that and never laces his running shoes on competitively again he’ll be immortalized as unquestionably the greatest distance runner ever.
This shows that Bekele has the speed and Kipchoge the endurance. The marathon is quite the second thing.. So ill stick with Kipchoge. In a sprint finish i will chose Bekele, but rarely marathon comes to sprint, and plus i don't think Eliud will allow that considering bekele speed
Great retrospective! If both runners are healthy, I predict that the spectators of this event will be the winners, regardless of who actually manages to break the finish line tape.
Seems like Bekele pushed his body too hard in his younger years and spent his later years paying the price for it. Both runners are legends. Would have loved to see more head to head races between these two. Thanks for the video!
Bekele is the better overall athlete, but he is past his prime now, even though I like him better. Kipcoghe is a favorite for the marathon distance now.
I didn't know Bekele was 3yrs older than Kipchoge. I love Eliud and as a Kenyan tbh i always admire the finishing kick of the Ethiopians...especially Bekele and Tirunesh Dibaba
Ali vs Frazier, the Thila in London :) . I hope that it lives up to it. Running hasn't always lived up to the billing when two people are pitted against each other with all the hype outside of Olympic type events........... remember the Donavan Bailey vs. Michael Johnson fiasco. I hope this race does live up to it and it's a sprint at the end. But the marathon is a crazy event and it has a way of humbling every great runner. Well except Kipchoke so far, and he will eventually be humbled, let's just hope not in this great race. It should be amazing :) Oh by the way great vid, awesome research.................... In making these videos TRP, I must give you props, YOU ARE THE GREATEST, truly the GOAT!
I think prime bekele will dust cheptegi in the 5000m and 10000m even though he dust him at the marathon Valencia I hope bekele and kipchoge medal in Paris
If bekele is fit and avoid injury 100% sure he is the favorite. Kipchoge won the race in marathon mainly because of bekele injury. A fit bekele is unbeatable.
Wow, you put a lot of work into this video.. Thank you for such a professional job, thoroughly enjoyable although I wish you had said more about Bekeles amazing Berlin marathon where he almost gave up but then came back to within seconds of the world record.. Personally I believe this is what has spurred him onto believing he can break 2 hours !
In Kenya, we salute and respect two Ethiopian runners who have terrorized us for years. Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebrselassie. These are the only two Ethiopians who have made us nervous before a race.
I am confused, I like to back the underdog. But what if the underdog is the greatest distance runner of all time. As much as I love Kipchoge I would love to see him get beaten. Honestly though I just hope they both have a great race and push each other to the limits.
"too inconsistent"? Who? Bekele? The word inconsistent and Bekele don't mix. Bekele is the GOAT of long distance running. From 2003 - 2010 Bekele was unbeatable in 5k and 10k. Now injury and age are caught up with him. That is not inconsistent.
K. Bekele has for many years been like a refrain on the track. I'm a Kenyan but only started recognizing Kipchoge just a few years back compared to Bekele whom I've known virtually whole my life [I feel]. Lol. #Legends.
17:57, oh my G-d, I was not expecting this. I'll be rooting for Bekele, but I think Kipchoge will take this one. He's simply been too consistent, and I don't see him getting outrun.
Great Stuff TRP! Bekele's 2019 Berlin is my favorite marathon race to watch over & over. His come back and finish are amazing! I wish that you would get hired to be an announcer for Televised or streamed races. Your facts, history and insights would be better than any other running race's announces. Just IMHO!
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Do you know that Kipchoge attended Kenenisa's wedding in Addis? clearly they have immense respect and love for each other
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I love that
fantastic!
Thanks for sharing
@@nati5415 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Coming from a Kenyan, Bekele was an absolute nightmare in the track events. We rarely won gold during the period where he absolutely decimated all competition. I hope he runs a few more years in the marathon. #IronSharpensIron
i mean u r wright!!!!!!!!
Respect. Kenenisa will always be a pride of Ethiopia. We are blessed.
I am a Kenyan but kenenisa bekele and Tirunesh Dibaba were just too good I really loved them they were just too exquisite
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I'm flabbergasted over how many years these two guys have been among the world's best.
Nearly 20 years
literally my whole life
Bekele: World XC Champion in 2002. 2:01.41 marathoner in 2019.
Kipchoge: World Champion in the 5000m in 2003. Sub-2hour marathoner in 2019.
Bekele was sooo dominant until the injury
Bekele you mean, he is versatile
Ethiopians and Kenyans are the greatest long distance runners in the world. They live in high altitudes so their breathing is almost super human. Salute to both of these extraordinary athletes.
What about mo farah
@@abdirisakisse4277 from ethiopia also
Somali region
@@abdirisakisse4277 He's good but he doesn't come anywhere near the two G.O.A.Ts
Chiptagei and kiprimo?
Add Ugandans too
Bekele on his prime (before his injuries) is simply the greatest distance runner ever. Amazing domination.
Truly
I don't believe that. Haile gebresilasie is the greatest distance runner of all time.
@@sergekamga4512 nope
@@geurosI prefer Kichogue but Bekele is clearly the greatest...
@@sergekamga4512I think bekele being 41 years old running 2:04 marathon was amazing I think he can capture Haile gebrelassie marathon pr
AS ETHIOPIAN MYSELF I AM PROUD OF KENENISA BEKELE HE IS OUR HERO
Hero? Did he save your country from Invasion? Did he fight for the freedom of your country?
@@huskiehuskerson5300 I can tell you are one of the stupidest people I knew. First of all, you don't have to fight to be a hero. He brought a gold medal to Our beloved country on many occasions which makes the whole country happy so that his our hero forever. please read how people can be hero educate yourself so you might learn something
@@zackmack7145 as a Kenyan, i am proud of Africans making history around the world and for most importantly Kipchoge for putting Kenya's flag on the roadmap 🇰🇪. And yes you're right, you don't have to be a freedom fighter to be a hero. Heroes can be made ranging from variety of events.
@@woimarateng true
@@zackmack7145 forget him probably some angry white boy who is unhappy about black success
Being Kenyan, we salute Eliud Kipchoge. He is our legend👑
For me as an African I respect and cherished both...they make us proud. I duff my hat to both legends.
Sorry dear. He's Evey ones legend
We ethiopian have many legenderies. 1'abebe bikila2mamo welda3 mirtse yftere 4.haila geberesillassie 6.'kenenisa 7.derartu
What you saying bro kenensa bekele our legend too.
@@fekadugeberesillassie7504Actually in terms of number of athletes Kenya have more legends in world records and Olympic gold medals than Ethiopia even in 5,000m and 10,000m. Almost all the Ethiopian dominance have been by only two athletes; Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebresilasie.
This is very simple, Bekele is the king on the track and Kipchouge is the boss of the road!!!
Having that said Is the greatest distance runner (Bekele) really an underdog though? A marathon record would just be yet another feather in his hat!
case closed
@@johnstephanos1128 💙
Yeah would’ve been good to see bekeley injury free for marathon training
El Guerouch is the greatest of all time in middle distance. No questions . His record still stand after 20 years
At his peak bekele defeated everyone. He was simply untouchable. 5k,10k, and cross country. Long and short. Understandably with age and injuries he has slowed down. Moved to Marathon. Still showing flashes of brilliance 2nd fasted time. He is indeed a Unicorn
Bekele hands down the overall GOAT in distant running! Kipchoge the marathon GOAT! That's about the best way to portray these legends!
Bekele dominated the 3km, 5km, 10km, short and long cross country races with an incredible finishing skill. On the other hand, Kipchoge dominated on marathon and has an amazing endurance. Both are legends!
On the marathon, Kipchoge has ruled.
In the field and in short cross countries, Bekele was unmatchable
I've said it before and I will say it again,"Andrew is simply the best at explaining what was,what is,and what could be,all ASPECTS of distance running"!! The time and effort spent is unmatched...I cant even imagine finding a better storyteller for this particular niche.
The effort that must go into the research, footage and editing of these videos is insane
Totally agree..Its so seamless..
@@irenendunge405 is love
Wikipedia
As much as I love Kipchoge, I have to root for Bekele. He’s back to underdog status, and I feel he’s gone through so much during his career to get to this point, including the death of a significant other. I want to see him win, take the world record, and cap off an incredible career in the most glorious fashion possible.
Yes she died on his hand while she is on training due to a ❤ problem
Yes!
Is the greatest distance runner really an underdog though? The accolades that follow Bekele are pretty significant... A marathon record would just be yet another feather in his hat...
He ain’t the underdog ..he has the 2nd best WR in marathon and 5000 and 10000m WR. It’s a shame to call him that.
@@betht840 kinda sad he got another injury. I really hope he will manage to get back to his elite status, but he is aging, and it's gonna get harder.
Elgerrouge the best of 1500 m 2000m and 1 mile
Bekele the best of 5000m and 10 000m
Kipchoge the best on Marathons and semi marathons
End of story, 3 legends
The best running channel on RUclips
I agree
i see what you did there
MrGrayStripe please explain?
I concur!
Agree 😀
Bekele has a lot of heart. I love Kipchoge, but don’t be surprised if Bekele pulls out an upset! I’m putting my money on him!
He’s got to be pissed to run 2 sec slower than previous record with no glory, while kipchoge was spoon fed the milestone
PUMP3D Productions bro how tf was he spoon fed
PhillThePenguin 8 he had rotating pacers and laser the entire run with ideal picked course and weather.
@@Eragonking53 That wasn't the world record that he ran, that was the breaking 2 hours project by the NN Team (which is not ratifiable as a world record).
Winston Dehaney true, but everyone will remember kipchoge was the 1st to break 2
Bekele! Bekele has the most beautiful running form the world has ever seen.
Ever!💜
Bekele in his prime 2001-2005 he was absolutely untouchable. Kipchoge was no slouch in his prime either but he just did not have that strength that Bekele had.
But now in 3 weeks time we will see these two titans of distance running against each other one last time. I believe Bekele will retire after this race if he gets world record.
Bekele is a track runner
Kipchoge is a road runner
It amazing how things switched when Bekele jumped into Kipchoges world.
I believe a world record is coming.
Bekele was not in his prime in 2001-2005. He was in his prime in 2003-2009
One last time? Tokyo 2021 mate
Is it an eligable course?
@Anthiny Mcqueen Bekele has proven himself to be a roadrunner too, maybe not as much as Kipchoge but definitely, he has.... e.g. the 2019 marathon.
I believe if not that the later part of Bekele career is been plagued by injuries, he would give Kipchoge a run for his titles.
If nothing at all....Bekele always has the juice left for the last kick.....In all his races, provided he is fit.
As much as I like Bekele and could see him beating Kipchoge in everything including the half, Kipchoges marathon ability is crazy
Viewers: We don’t know what Bekele is going to do.
Kipchoge: I don’t know what Bekele is going to do.
Bekele: *I don’t know what I’m going to do.*
In short if there is nobody know what bekele goner do even bekele himself?then bekele is confused,and that is very dangerous for an athlete's especially in a marathon race.all aspects has to be smooth.mentally strength aspect play a very big role in marathon.
Kipchoge: I know what I am going to do. I am just going to keep on improving my time.
When did he ever say that
@@tom32575 Dude, you cant take a joke?! He's just portraying Bekele to be phenomenal.
@@tom32575 calm down a little it's a joke
Elluid Kipchoge should have started as a marathoner. He is more of an endurance athlete than a sprinter. Imagine if he had the chance to beat the 2 hour mark when he was in his 20s. damn
I actually disagree, because there are Kenyan and Ethiopian runners who are young and join marathons for the sole reason that it makes more money than other distances. But in most cases, it ends up with them being injured quite badly and not being able to compete anymore. And another thing is that the main thing that you lose when you get into your 30s is speed much more than endurance so I don’t think eliud would have been much faster in the marathon at a younger age and it would probably end poorly
Top Marathoners are usually older guys
5000 meters is not sprinting it's just short course Usain Bolt is sprinting
@@calebhirwa859by sprinting I think he just means just having that kick that you don’t need for the marathon. he just worded it wrong
Great video, for some reason Bekele will be always the best for me
I love him so much too....He's got a competitive nature - something I haven't seen in Kipchoge.
He hardly ever gives up a battle, if he does, it must have been really rough for him.
He is
Me too and Thanks!
Bekele is my favorite too.
I made a video of Kenenisa Bekele, in case you like to see it: ruclips.net/video/dyHtH3MuOZU/видео.html
@@atletismovideos8797 Thanks man, I will look it up. I am always interested in anything that has to do with Bekele. thanks for sharing.
These runners are truly two of the greatest of all time.
Yes that is the Truth
4:37 - Silehsi Sihine, great runner, but always in shadow of Bekele
No small feat
@@sammeo 💜
Assuming both athletes are in top shape for this upcoming marathon in London it's going to be a phenomenal race. If Bekele is near Kipchoge in the last few kms I think he'll win. Bekeles finishing speed is just amazing. Kipchoge will probably push the pace hard at around halfway in order to drop everyone. Both amazing runners and I wish them well. Great video
Bekele was in and out of the athletics for years because of injury. After coming back from long injury, he beat Mo Farah in London at the half Marathon. He said Mo Farah wouldnt have dominated the long distance if he had been fit all the years that he was absent because of injury. Bekele is a Legend.
It's such a huge inspiration and confidence boost for me to know that Eliud Kipchoge has the same age as myself (38) and is able to run marathons in these times.
Ha ha ha,
I love both of them. They are great runners, However I feel like Bekele will win
Yet I still want Eliud to 😄. What a great generation to be alive to watch these greats battle and such beautiful runners.
Kenyans and Ethiopians they the legends in long distance races. They're friends and maintain the respect. Hugs from Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Am an African and proud to be a WAKANDA. Bekele or Eliud Kipchoge, they are sons of the Mineral and Talent loaded Continent: Africa. I wish them well. Kipchoge has motivated the world to run a Sub 2. He deserves the CREDIT. Bekele made Africa, specifically EAST AFRICA proud during his heyday on the Track. He deserves the respect.
I cheer all WAKANDAS: Dibaba (Ethiopia); Obiri (Kenya); Kipyegon (Kenya); Wayde (SA); Simbine (SA); Hassan ( Netherlands); Nalondo (Uganda); Mo Farah (Britain); Dinah Asher (Britain); Talou (Ivory Coast) Fraser Pryce (Jamaica); Usain Bolt (Jamaica); Christian (USA); Noah Lyle's (USA).....BLACK PANTHERS
Regardless of the nations they represent, their motherland is the largest continent on earth: AFRICA.
Bekele was the most aesthetically pleasing runner I've ever seen...
Rudisha for me.
The hardwork and humility of these 2 athletes makes them great not only in elite running but in the entire world of professional athletics.
bikele - middle distance
kipchoge - marathon
all r legend
No, according to the video Bekele is described to ve versatile and greatest distant runner in all aspects of distant running except marathons which Kipcbige is a legend not to mention, Bekele missed that record by a couple of seconds.
@@johnstephanos1128 💙
I hate to be that guy, but you're missing 3 races/face-offs:
Scotland Great Edinburgh Cross Country 2007. 13.01.2007 9.3km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 28:14, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 28:51
Scotland Great Edinburgh Cross Country 2008. 12.01.2008 9.3km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 27:42, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 27:43
Great Edinburgh International Cross Country 2010. 09.01.2010 9km: 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 29:04, 4th - Kenenisa Bekele 29:17
Edit: So in total, they've so far run against each other 24 times. 15 victories to Bekele, 9 victories to Kipchoge.
More detailed:
3000m: 1-1 (They've won one time each)
5000m: 8-2 in Bekele's favor
10000m: 1-0 in Bekele's favor
3000m indoor: 1-0 in Bekele's favor
Cross Country races: 4-2 in Bekele's favor
Marathon 4-0 in Kipchoge's favor
This is 2008
Bekele won but Kipchoge wasn't in the race .
ruclips.net/video/M3ZAjoWRxr8/видео.html
The video you posted is not the race I'm talking about. Your video is from the World Cross Country Championships. That was in Edinburgh March 30th 2008. (And as you said, Kipchoge wasn't in that race) The race I was talking about was the Great Edinburgh Cross Country. That race was on January 12th 2008, and Kipchoge competed in that race. So both races were in Edinburgh, in 2008, but they were 2.5 months apart.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Edinburgh_International_Cross_Country )
@@charlesthorndike2702 got it
Thanks!
@@שריאללרר No problem
That 2008 one must have been close 1 second between 1st and 3rd
Bekele must be in the conversation as the greatest ever. Simply awesome.
I have to admit.. Bekele is a tack monster. No one can beat his ability to finish races..Kipchoge is also a great. And we have to admit, they both had their moments to shine, just at different times.
“this is called foreshadowing.” 😂💀
My current goals are a 25' 5k, 50' 10k, and 15' 3k. For me, a consistent 5' per km is tough for longer than one km. In short, those paces and times are unfathomable, and I cannot describe the level of respect I have for all those guys...!
1st race Oslo June 27th 2003 5000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 12:52.26, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 12:52.61
2nd race Paris August 31st 2003 5000m: 1st - Eliud Kipchoge 12:52.79, 3rd Kenenisa Bekele 12:53.12
3rd race Bruxelles March 21st 2004 XC Race 12km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 35:52, 4th - Eliud Kipchoge 36:34
4th race Athens August 28th 2004 5000m: 2nd - Kenenisa Bekele 13:14.59, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 13:15.10
5th race Saint-Galmier March 20th 2005 XC Race 12km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 35:06, 5th - Eliud Kipchoge 35:37
6th race Moscow March 12th 2006 3000m (indoor): 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 7:39.32, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 7:42.58
7th race Rome July 14th 2006 5000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 12:51.44, 6th - Eliud Kipchoge 12:54.94
8th race London July 28th 2006 5000m: 2nd - Kenenisa Bekele 13:00.04, 4th - Eliud Kipchoge 13:01.74
9th race Zurich August 18th 2006 5000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 12:48.25, 3rd Eliud Kipchoge 12:57.69
10th race Bruxelles August 25th 2006 5000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 12:48.09, 2nd - Eliud Kipchoge - 13:01.88
11th race Edinburgh January 13th 2007 XC Race 9.3km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 28:14, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 28:51
12th race Edinburgh January 12th 2008 XC Race 9.3km: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 27:42, 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 27:43
13th race Beijing August 23rd 2008 5000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 12:57.82, 2nd - Eliud Kipchoge 13:02.80
14th race Berlin August 23rd 2009 5000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 13:17.09, 5th - Eliud Kipchoge 13:18.95
15th race Thessaloniki September 12th 2009 3000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 8:03.79, 9th - Eliud Kipchoge 8:07.26
16th race Edinburgh January 9th 2010 XC Race 9km: 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 29:04, 4th - Kenenisa Bekele 29:17
17th race Bruxelles September 16th 2011 10000m: 1st - Kenenisa Bekele 26:43.16, 5th - Eliud Kipchoge 26:53.27
18th race Edinburgh January 7th 2012 XC Race 3km: 3rd - Eliud Kipchoge 9:26, 11th - Kenenisa Bekele 9:42
19th race Doha May 11th 2012 3000m: 2nd - Eliud Kipcoge 7:31.40, 7th - Kenenisa Bekele 7:40.00
20th race Paris July 6th 2012 5000m: 8th - Eliud Kipchoge 12:55.34, 9th - Kenenisa Bekele 12:55.79
21st race Chicago October 12th 2014 Marathon: 1st- Eliud Kipchoge 2:04:11, 4th - Kenenisa Bekele 2:05:51
22nd race London April 24th 2016 Marathon: 1st - Eliud Kipchoge 2:03:05, 3rd - Kenenisa Bekele 2:06:36
23rd race Berlin September 24th 2017 Marathon: 1st - Eliud Kipchoge 2:03:32, Kenenisa Bekele dnf
24th race London April 22nd 2018 Marathon: 1st - Eliud Kipchoge 2:04:17, 6th - Kenenisa Bekele 2:08.53
According to your analysis, Bekele with 15 wins over Kipchoge's 8 wins.
6:15, Kipchoge really was about to get passed cuz he stopped before the finish line😂😂
That’s so weird to see him so disappointed, I’ve always known him as very mentally tough
Nicolai Mendoza, sometimes those that have the strongest mentalities once had the weakest
Shizuru Minaka That’s a good quote, I’ll remember that
@@NicolaiMendoza I think I'll remember it too, hell I think I'll even screen shot it.
KJF lame
This were one of the best 22 minutes of my life
This channel deserve to have over 10 million subscribers at least such well researched content, nice visuals, sound track and voice wow, indeed this is Total running productions!
I am rooting for kipchoge! I remember for many years wishing he beats bekele but I was always disappointed. Be it 5k or 10k. But that was before the switch to marathon. Its his time now, let him have all the glory that he deserves.
😂
Incredible body mechanics, strength and stamina this man (Eliud) displayed. He deserves the title of the best marathon runner in the world so long as he keep his time.
Kipchoge has aged like fine whisky he's currently a monster but Bekele is the track master it was very hard to beat him in his prime just the same way Kipchoge is in the marathon.
Bekele been around longer and he's still challenging
Great video! I think Kipchoge will win but Bekele will force him to run his absolute best. Definitely London CR, maybe WR.
Kipchoge just kills with his ability to seemingly run forever at a fast pace, but Bekele was simply faster. I’ve got my money in kipchoge on October 4th
Let me take your money then haha
5000 meters is just too short for Kipchoge, he excels at endurance, not at sprinting distances like the 5000 meters.
@@ks-yl9ed I wouldn’t consider a 5k a sprint, it’s a tactical race
Easy money! 😭🤣
Kipchoge was a victim of Kenya's Athletics irrational policy of not allowing our track superstar athletes to do the double like they used to do in the 60s and 70s. The officials have denied the Kenyan elite athletes the versatility of doing a double or even a triple and therefore have denied them a chance to greatness. What other athletes from other countries like Kenenisa, Gebrselassie, and Mo Farrah enjoy is taken for granted. Being allowed only one event is a lot of pressure in my opinion. When Bernard Lagat moved from team Kenya to team USA that's when Lagat made his greatness due to the versatility he enjoyed with team USA.
Fantastic editing and video editing. Certainly worth a follow/subscription.
YEA BABY! ANOTHER TRP VID
Best Running Channel on RUclips. Thank you guys!!
I have never seen anyone with a final kick like Kenenisa Bekele's. At his prime, he was simply unbeatable over the last 200 metres.
لقد انهزم من بطل هشام كروج 5000 ليس من اختصاص هشام
Great video, thanks!
Honestly at this point, it doesn't matter who wins.
I'm just happy to witness History in the making.
very great and inspiration video. I cheering for bekele but kipchoge has the big chance to win it
Lk blehal wendme enem keneni endiyashenf bfelgm kipchige gn yemishenef aynet adelem
what a gift! thanks, man!
i've always been a kipchoge fan so i just have to root for him
like if u agree
You're gonna have to remake this for Paris '24. Astounding.
Bekele is the greatest cross country runner to ever live. I would be bet ever dollar I have that no one will ever accomplish what Bekele did in cross country.
Agree, but it will be interesting to see what Cheptegei can accomplish over the next 10 years. He will soon have both the 5000 and 10000 m WR and is likely to stack up quite a few of the the cross country titles as well.
The rivary between 🇪🇹 and 🇰🇪 on long distance running is never stopping. Haile vs Tergat, Kenenisa Vs Kipchoge the list goes on. This crossing of paths continued until today; while the the most experienced and endured veterans slowly fade away, a more forceful, smart novice replacing them. 🇪🇹 & 🇰🇪 are blessed with runners whose performance might be left for a research in the future.
Goodness, I love Kipchoge but Bekele was like a speed demon machine!! He’s amazing!
It seems Bekele actually made Kipchoge better, more determined to excel since Bekele had beaten him so much early on. Incredible champions!
For me one of the saddest things in running history is how CLOSELY Bekele missed the epic achievement of holding all big longdistance WR's 5000 10000 and Marathon.
True, he was so close 2 times very sad. It could have been the greatest achievement ever
@@teshlawaldemariam917 I know right
Haile could have done it too
@@random-zb7fp not really tho, Haile’s world records were all ready broken 3 prior to his first attempt in Marathon record back in 2007.
@@teshlawaldemariam917 he could have tried marathon before 2004. He had the capability to run much faster than he did in any event
It's crazy that Kipchoge had an INCREDIBLE track career but it kind of pales in comparison to what he has done in the marathon, and Bekele is having an INCREDIBLE marathon career, but it kind of pales in comparison to what he did on the track.
Los 2 grandes inspiraciones para nuestras generaciones, conservando un estilo de vida sencillo y humildes...Saludos desde Colotlán, México
It's fantastic thatyou put that much work into videos. Nicely done ! :)
Alternate TRP video name: 21 Records 17 years 9 world records... Is Jakob Ingebrigtsen the GREATEST of all time?
Lol
GIDDADADAHERE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He has to beat jacob among others first he is also the same age !!!
Thank you very much. Enjoyed this video so much!
They are both giants of distance running, but I really want Kipchoge to win and push the record to 1:59:59. If he accomplishes that and never laces his running shoes on competitively again he’ll be immortalized as unquestionably the greatest distance runner ever.
Kipchoge will lose
Greatest marathon runner ever* not distance runner ever
He made it though not in a recognized/competitive way😅
Awesome vid my man! 👌
This shows that Bekele has the speed and Kipchoge the endurance.
The marathon is quite the second thing.. So ill stick with Kipchoge.
In a sprint finish i will chose Bekele, but rarely marathon comes to sprint, and plus i don't think Eliud will allow that considering bekele speed
They both have the endurance
Actually marathons have sprints.wat h the.epic sprint of wanjiru in.marathon
@@davidgathaka1383 ....it's not rare...ofcouse sort of sprint but power it is...
Both have speed and endurance. It is now mental toughness and consistency that separates them.
so before injuries kenenisa was unbeatable
Great retrospective! If both runners are healthy, I predict that the spectators of this event will be the winners, regardless of who actually manages to break the finish line tape.
Seems like Bekele pushed his body too hard in his younger years and spent his later years paying the price for it. Both runners are legends. Would have loved to see more head to head races between these two. Thanks for the video!
Bekele is the better overall athlete, but he is past his prime now, even though I like him better. Kipcoghe is a favorite for the marathon distance now.
I didn't know Bekele was 3yrs older than Kipchoge. I love Eliud and as a Kenyan tbh i always admire the finishing kick of the Ethiopians...especially Bekele and Tirunesh Dibaba
Ali vs Frazier, the Thila in London :) . I hope that it lives up to it. Running hasn't always lived up to the billing when two people are pitted against each other with all the hype outside of Olympic type events........... remember the Donavan Bailey vs. Michael Johnson fiasco. I hope this race does live up to it and it's a sprint at the end. But the marathon is a crazy event and it has a way of humbling every great runner. Well except Kipchoke so far, and he will eventually be humbled, let's just hope not in this great race. It should be amazing :) Oh by the way great vid, awesome research.................... In making these videos TRP, I must give you props, YOU ARE THE GREATEST, truly the GOAT!
Bekele on his prime was untouchable ..if not for the injuries we wouldn't even be having this conversation
I think prime bekele will dust cheptegi in the 5000m and 10000m even though he dust him at the marathon Valencia I hope bekele and kipchoge medal in Paris
If bekele is fit and avoid injury 100% sure he is the favorite. Kipchoge won the race in marathon mainly because of bekele injury. A fit bekele is unbeatable.
Erminaldo-
Thank-you for that!
Bekele is unbeatable when fit.
Incredible athletes 👏, great video
Bekele is on another level, even if you compare him to Kipchoge
Ofc not. Kipchoge is clearly the GOAT just like Bolt
@@huskiehuskerson5300 Bekle is the Bolt of distance running. Kipchoge failed against Bekele
They are both GOATS 🐐
Great content! Great effort! Really appreciate your work
Wow, you put a lot of work into this video.. Thank you for such a professional job, thoroughly enjoyable although I wish you had said more about Bekeles amazing Berlin marathon where he almost gave up but then came back to within seconds of the world record.. Personally I believe this is what has spurred him onto believing he can break 2 hours !
In Kenya, we salute and respect two Ethiopian runners who have terrorized us for years. Kenenisa Bekele and Haile Gebrselassie. These are the only two Ethiopians who have made us nervous before a race.
I am confused, I like to back the underdog. But what if the underdog is the greatest distance runner of all time. As much as I love Kipchoge I would love to see him get beaten. Honestly though I just hope they both have a great race and push each other to the limits.
Kipchoge was young and he is the one you should be referring as underdog
“this is called foreshadowing.” 😂💀
Am back from the future Tokyo 2021.. Kipchoge wins marathon effortlessly
Its really interesting I never heard about Bekele
They made each other better
Wow you really missed out. Also look up Daniel Komen and Haile Gebrselassie. The top 3 runners of all time
I can't see Kipchoge losing this one, Bekele has run incredible times but he's too inconsistent to be a real threat.
I think kipchoge is just to good at running fast for a very very long time
"too inconsistent"? Who? Bekele?
The word inconsistent and Bekele don't mix. Bekele is the GOAT of long distance running. From 2003 - 2010 Bekele was unbeatable in 5k and 10k. Now injury and age are caught up with him. That is not inconsistent.
Is the greatest distance runner really an underdog though? A marathon record would just be yet another feather in his hat!
Is the greatest distance runner (Bekele) really an underdog though? A marathon record would juat be yet another feather in his hat!
don't forget that Bekele was in an out of competitions with injuries. If Bekele is 80% fit then he can beat anyone.
KIPCHOGEEE! Love your channel, keep up the brilliant work!
Their first head to head was 2 days before I was born, true legends
Absolutely amazing video. Those two are legends.
K. Bekele has for many years been like a refrain on the track. I'm a Kenyan but only started recognizing Kipchoge just a few years back compared to Bekele whom I've known virtually whole my life [I feel]. Lol.
#Legends.
Sub-7:30 performances in the 3000m: Bekele - 4, Kipchoge - 4 (+ 1 indoor)
Sub-13:00 performances in the 5000m: Bekele - 20 (+1 indoor), Kipchoge - 15 (+1 indoor)
Sub-27:00 performances in the 10000m: Bekele - 9, Kipchoge - 3
Sub-2:05 performances in the Marathon: Bekele - 2, Kipchoge - 9
Kipchoge's consistency has eventually made him the greater of the two
Can’t really say that, they are both great.
Did you not watch the video ?
Or did you skip the last where Kenenisa beat everyone in the 2000s??
@@sir_sack Kenenisa the GOAT
@@waterproof4403 Yeah, Bekele is the GOAT of cross country and track distance, while Kipchoge is the GOAT of the marathon.
@@sir_sack I agree!
So OVERALL tho Kenenisa covers a lot more fields so there's no question
Let's forget Haile Gebreselassie too
Greay video! Txs for delivering!
I believe Mosinet Geremew
will be the winner from this event.
even we Ethiopians don't expect much from him
If it wasnt for injuries Kenenisa Bekele would of continued to dominate everywhere, he's truly invincible.
17:57, oh my G-d, I was not expecting this.
I'll be rooting for Bekele, but I think Kipchoge will take this one. He's simply been too consistent, and I don't see him getting outrun.
Awesome video. Thanks!
Anyone else watching this after the Tokyo Olympics? Kipchoge is the real 🐐 🇰🇪
No Cap🇰🇪
Great Stuff TRP! Bekele's 2019 Berlin is my favorite marathon race to watch over & over. His come back and finish are amazing! I wish that you would get hired to be an announcer for Televised or streamed races. Your facts, history and insights would be better than any other running race's announces. Just IMHO!
I still can't believe the 2019 berlin marathon
Shocking