Here are Kenyans’ heartfelt messages to Eliud Kipchoge

As Kenyans watch with bated breaths as Eliud Kipchoge tries to write history in Vienna, Austria this morning, most camped on social media to share their messages of encouragement.

Kipchoge is attempting to be the first marathoner to run 42 kilometres in under two hours. President Uhuru Kenyatta led the pack wishing him well in his race.

KOT were also not left behind making the hashtag #Eliud159 number one trending on Twitter.

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Leo tunapika? by Gatuiri@Leotunapika

Kids are so impressionable.

My girls (4 yrs and 3 yrs) are taking turns being Kipchoge and running in the house.#Eliud159

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9:47 AM - Oct 12, 2019

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No Limits! 1:59:49 @KiruthuLucy

Breaking Barriers #Eliud159

"No Human is Limited"

Go Eliud!!

10:24 AM - Oct 12, 2019

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Maina Kevin@mainakvn

#eliudkipchoge you are truly special, making me feel so proud of our motherland...smash that 1:59 target.

10:26 AM - Oct 12, 2019

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Paul Mwiu @paulmwiu

Have never been hooked so keenly to 42KM race like this #INEOS159 #Eliud159 #eliudkipchoge #ineos159challenge cheering as if am running it with the legendary hero @EliudKipchoge

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10:26 AM - Oct 12, 2019

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Ecopro Sam@sambugua

#EliudKipchoge surely you are the only man probably on earth to do this go go eliud159

10:25 AM - Oct 12, 2019

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Bishop of Hope@NdegeSerikal

Viva Eliud Kipchoge. Go Go Go Eliud, make Kenya and Africa proud. #IneosChallenge #Eliud159 #eliudkipchoge

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10:25 AM - Oct 12, 2019

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