In participating in marathons, one should equip one’s self with the specific necessities for the particular demands of the race. Running and completing a 26.2-mile race is never unchallenging thus, it is considered a really great achievement for runners.
Dennis Kipruto Kimetto is a Kenyan long distance runner who is a persistent competitor in many road running events. In addition, he is the world record holder for marathon and 25 km road distance. At the Berlin marathon, Dennis Kimetto smashed the marathon world record, running 2 hours, 2 minutes and 57 seconds. Here are five things you didn’t know about this humble man who is considered to be the fastest marathoner in history:
1. His wife passed out when he broke the world record.
Caroline Chepkorir, Dennis Kimetto’s wife, fainted in shock and extreme, unexplainable happiness after watching her husband set a new world record at the Berlin Marathon. “I am so happy, I don’t even have words to describe it,” said Chepkorir after she recovered. “I can’t even comprehend it.”
2. He keeps fast company
Kimetto is part of a training group which includes two of the fastest marathoners– Geoffrey Mutai and Kipsang.
3. Before becoming the world’s fastest marathoner, he was a farmer.
Dennis Kimetto grew up in a rural farming community. He worked as a farmer, watching after cows and growing corn before joining Mutai’s training group in 2008 and focus to training and running full-time. “I think what really motivates me to be a fighter is the fact that I come from a humble background,” Kimetto says. “I try to really make sure that I achieve my best so that I can assist my family.
4. There are fast shoes on his feet
When Kimetto broke the marathon world record in Berlin Marathon, he was wearing the latest version of the Adidas Adios Boost. As a matter of fact, the five fastest marathoners in history– Dennis Kimetto, Emmanuel Mutai, Kipsang, Makau and Gebreselassie are all Adidas-sponsored and put on a version of the Adios.
5. He looks out for others.
Kimetto being really successful in his field and earning plenty of dollars from his victories, appearance fees and bonuses has never failed to express his gratitude for the abundant blessings he continually receives. And this is by helping build schools and churches in Kenya and helping students with their school fees. “I also help young athletes who are at the start of their running career, because they are now like I also used to be in the past and I know how important it is to be helped at the start,” says Kimetto. “In the future they are the world record holders and champions, so I find it important to help them.”
Dennis Kipruto Kimetto is a Kenyan long distance runner who is a persistent competitor in many road running events. In addition, he is the world record holder for marathon and 25 km road distance. At the Berlin marathon, Dennis Kimetto smashed the marathon world record, running 2 hours, 2 minutes and 57 seconds. Here are five things you didn’t know about this humble man who is considered to be the fastest marathoner in history:
1. His wife passed out when he broke the world record.
Caroline Chepkorir, Dennis Kimetto’s wife, fainted in shock and extreme, unexplainable happiness after watching her husband set a new world record at the Berlin Marathon. “I am so happy, I don’t even have words to describe it,” said Chepkorir after she recovered. “I can’t even comprehend it.”
2. He keeps fast company
Kimetto is part of a training group which includes two of the fastest marathoners– Geoffrey Mutai and Kipsang.
3. Before becoming the world’s fastest marathoner, he was a farmer.
Dennis Kimetto grew up in a rural farming community. He worked as a farmer, watching after cows and growing corn before joining Mutai’s training group in 2008 and focus to training and running full-time. “I think what really motivates me to be a fighter is the fact that I come from a humble background,” Kimetto says. “I try to really make sure that I achieve my best so that I can assist my family.
4. There are fast shoes on his feet
When Kimetto broke the marathon world record in Berlin Marathon, he was wearing the latest version of the Adidas Adios Boost. As a matter of fact, the five fastest marathoners in history– Dennis Kimetto, Emmanuel Mutai, Kipsang, Makau and Gebreselassie are all Adidas-sponsored and put on a version of the Adios.
5. He looks out for others.
Kimetto being really successful in his field and earning plenty of dollars from his victories, appearance fees and bonuses has never failed to express his gratitude for the abundant blessings he continually receives. And this is by helping build schools and churches in Kenya and helping students with their school fees. “I also help young athletes who are at the start of their running career, because they are now like I also used to be in the past and I know how important it is to be helped at the start,” says Kimetto. “In the future they are the world record holders and champions, so I find it important to help them.”