Do you know that Kipchoge attended Kenenisa's wedding in Addis? clearly they have immense respect and love for each other

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'm flabbergasted over how many years these two guys have been among the world's best.

Bekele on his prime (before his injuries) is simply the greatest distance runner ever. Amazing domination.

I am a Kenyan but kenenisa bekele and Tirunesh Dibaba were just too good I really loved them they were just too exquisite

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.

AS ETHIOPIAN MYSELF I AM PROUD OF KENENISA BEKELE HE IS OUR HERO

Being Kenyan, we salute Eliud Kipchoge. He is our legend👑

This is very simple, Bekele is the king on the track and Kipchouge is the boss of the road!!!

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

The effort that must go into the research, footage and editing of these videos is insane

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!

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.

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.*

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

As much as I like Bekele and could see him beating Kipchoge in everything including the half, Kipchoges marathon ability is crazy

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.

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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

These runners are truly two of the greatest of all time.

Bekele! Bekele has the most beautiful running form the world has ever seen.

“this is called foreshadowing.” 😂💀

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!

Great video, for some reason Bekele will be always the best for me

4:37 - Silehsi Sihine, great runner, but always in shadow of Bekele

I love both of them. They are great runners, However I feel like Bekele will win

bikele - middle distance kipchoge - marathon all r legend

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.

Bekele was the most aesthetically pleasing runner I've ever seen...

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.

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.

6:15, Kipchoge really was about to get passed cuz he stopped before the finish line😂😂

FANTASTIC coverage and great way to hype up the upcoming matchup! You are like the archive GURU! Thanks!

The hardwork and humility of these 2 athletes makes them great not only in elite running but in the entire world of professional athletics.

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.

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

Thanks for pulling this comprehensive history together

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 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!

Great video, thanks! Honestly at this point, it doesn't matter who wins. I'm just happy to witness History in the making.

It's fantastic thatyou put that much work into videos. Nicely done ! :)

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.

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

Thank you very much. Enjoyed this video so much!

Great content! Great effort! Really appreciate your work

Bekele must be in the conversation as the greatest ever. Simply awesome.

Great video! I think Kipchoge will win but Bekele will force him to run his absolute best. Definitely London CR, maybe WR.

KIPCHOGEEE! Love your channel, keep up the brilliant work!

I'm so ready for this to happen! This video was the perfect setup for matchup #22.

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.

YEA BABY! ANOTHER TRP VID

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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.

very great and inspiration video. I cheering for bekele but kipchoge has the big chance to win it

Absolutely amazing video. Those two are legends.

Kenenisa holds marathon world record.

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 !

Los 2 grandes inspiraciones para nuestras generaciones, conservando un estilo de vida sencillo y humildes...Saludos desde Colotlán, México

Greay video! Txs for delivering!

This is an amazing channel, thank you for producing it. I will be sure to pass it on to others. Mick

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!

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.

Fantastic editing and video editing. Certainly worth a follow/subscription.

Awesome vid my man! 👌

Their first head to head was 2 days before I was born, true legends

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.

Awesome video. Thanks!

what a gift! thanks, man!

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.

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 video!!! I just want to watch the race. Should be great.

This is amazing work thanks

It's gonna be an epic one

Loved ittt

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.

Fantastic job! I did not know about there battles...thank you!

"this is called foreshadowing"

Alternate TRP video name: 21 Records 17 years 9 world records... Is Jakob Ingebrigtsen the GREATEST of all time?

Thank you very much. A very concise and thorough analysis. Very impressive. In upcoming London race, choosing a winner is a bit difficult with Bekele's incredible comeback. Still, with the consistent marathon dominance of Kipchoge, I will pick him. Cheers

Great video. Thank you

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

I believe Mosinet Geremew will be the winner from this event.

Its really interesting I never heard about Bekele They made each other better

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!

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.

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.

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.

Really well done. Thanks!

i've always been a kipchoge fan so i just have to root for him like if u agree

Bekele is on another level, even if you compare him to Kipchoge

SUBBED! I know about this stuff, but to see it laid out in this video is marvelous!

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!

If Bekele is within 10secs with 3 miles to go he will win

My gut feeling says the WR is on the cards...sub 2hrs ..mm well anything is possible with these two locking horns at each other. Waiting for the epic battle with bated breath!

Thanks for the breakdown! KIPGOGE

Good work on this video! 👏🏽

9 minutes in the video, and I see no (battle) there, only one-sided beating by Bekele