[PHOTOS] Kenyans celebrate as Eliud Kipchoge makes history

Kenyans converged at KICC on Saturday to watch as world record holder Eliud Kipchoge made history by being the first human to run a marathon in under two hours.

There was jubilation as Kipchoge crossed the finish line in 1:59:40.

Sports CS Amina Mohamed and her Youth counterpart Margaret Kobia led Kenyans in celebrating Kipchoge.

Here are sights from KICC.

A fan watches Kipchoge make history
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

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A baby watches the goings-on during the Ineos challenge viewing at KICC on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon world record holder, celebrates after a successful attempt to run a marathon in under two hours in Vienna, Austria, October 12, 2019.
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A fan watches Kipchoge make history
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line.
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Eliud Kipchoge, the marathon world record holder, celebrates after a successful attempt to run a marathon in under two hours in Vienna, Austria, October 12, 2019.

Fans watch Kipchoge make history

A fan watches Kipchoge make history

Image: ANDREW KASUKU