Chebon Toroitich Bekele’s track record proves the fact that he is the greatest distance runner of all-time. Kipchoge’s marathon record proves the fact that he’s the greatest marathon runner of all-time.
Chebon Toroitich kipchoge is more consistent over the marathon distance, but bekele has the talent to break his world record, he was literally seconds off it last year without even being in consistent form, kipchoge is consistent, bekele is more talented
Athens 2004. I was in the stadium. Kenenisa Bekele wins the race of 10000 meters; he just ran the last 400 meters in 53 seconds. Immediately after the race, he created an aisle along with other Ethiopian athletes inside the stadium, so that Haile Gebrselassie can pass through and go towards the section with the Ethiopian funs, who were cheering Gebre...Gebre...THAT IS WHY BEKELE BECAME THE BEST IN THE WORLD IN LONG DISTANCES RUNNING. HE RESPECTED HIS TEACHERS AND MENTORS LIKE Haile Gebrselassie. Kenenisa Bekele I fully respect you as a person and as an athlete. Thanks for inspiring us to implement running in our every day life.
Great comment. As an Ethiopian I can tell u Kenenisa sadly isn’t as much appreciated or hailed as the Greatest mainly because he’s always been under the shadow of the equally great Haile, who’s more charming, outspoken & involved in various public engagements. Kenenisa has always been a very shy, quiet, modest gentleman. He’s rarely in the media, has suffered a lot throughout his career, both in his private life & on track, but still keeps coming back strong. I honestly hope he finishes off his career with an Olympic Gold & WR in Marathon, which he is capable of if the stars align for him.
@@zuzanajacko873 if u look only at marathon, bekele and kipchoge are at an equal level, might be slight edge to kipchoge. But if you at all long distances races, bekele is undisputed king
Yea. Everything's relative tho I suppose. If you're used to getting 4th of 5th in a race, it'd be disappointing to get 6th or 7th. If you're accustomed to getting world records and wins as often as Bekele, I imagine that not getting one might just feel like a step back.
Great video finally a documentary about one of the greatest sports men of 21 century. I wish it’s a little longer but, most important how could they not mention about his Cross country career? This mans holds the record for most gold medals in the WXC history. Him winning short course 1 day and long course 24h later for 5 years straight. No mentioning of it ?
With all due respect to Eliud and all the others in the NN running Team. I think you show too little of Kenenisa Bekele. This movie was good and I look forward to the next one. Best regards from Norway
Agree, to be honest all though it was good, I would of appreciated a movie running up though his whole career from 2001 and including his personal struggles like his fiancée passing away in 2005 for example...
Undoubtedly the greatest distance runner of all time, but for some reason so often glossed over. Love his humble, soft spoken demeanour. A true professional and champion.
@@ethiopianismismydream8913 the main commend isn't even about Mo Farah, but since you asked. Mo Farah owns the Men's Two Mile indoor WR (8:03.40) 2015. Breaking Kenenisa Bekele's previous record of (8:04.34).
Quite simply put, a Phenomenal Athlete. His achievements are quite astounding for both pro-runners and amateur runners. One thing that everyone needs to learn from African athletes is their Humility and Positivity in life despite having proved through magnanimous achievements in a sport they have dedicated their entire life to..!!.
Bekele is a legend. There is no doubt about it yet, and I will not be disappointed at all, not even a world record. Literally I am waiting for this because all you know he is a legend
It is great to see more of Kenenisa documentaries. Great strategy on his behalf to start sharing more of his ups and down with the world. I can't wait for the showdown between Kenenisa and Kipchoge. Two classic and super talented athletes of the generation in my opinion:)
This man has one more world record left in him and that is the marathon before he retires. His track records will be unbeaten for a long time. Kenenisa is without a doubt the greatest of all time. Much respect to the Ethiopians, Kenyans, and Ugandans.
Why do I find this man so likeable? All I really know about him is he’s one of greatest distance runners ever and the sound of his voice and facial expressions in these rare interviews he does.
Would love to see him get that marathon wr. I don’t care if Eluid gets it back, but it’d be another awesome achievement to check off. He’s been so close twice now; 6 seconds off in 2016 and 2 in 2019!
I am so grateful to Lord God Almighty. So grateful to Sanctuary Runners, Parkrun, She Summit, Trail Criu, Brother Eliud Kipchoge, Brother Kenenisa Bekele and all that make me to start running again, they all are true inspiration. Ran my 2nd marathon without stopping and also did not go to toilet and I only drink water in 4:46:55. I am running my 3rd Dublin marathon next year October 2025 and I am so opportune and I will be working hard and be waiting patiently, I want to shed two hours from my time. So proud of you Brother Kenenisa Bekele you are a true legend. You have done your part and yet still going. You are incredible.
No matter what type of run: track, indoor, road running or cross country, Bekele can do them all. He is the best distance runner of all time. Can't wait to see him in future marathons/half marathons.
Great legend. I think not much to say about kenenisa. First time l watched him in Athens we all knew he was untouchable. I am 55 years old distance runner I would like to Thank to Kenenisa for the great memories.
I like that he is proud of his achievements and knows who he is. One of, if not the best long-distance runner of all times. But at the same time he is not completely over the top and still seems to be a thankful and humble guy!
14:30 Thankyou Kenenisa for motivating me to continue running and achieving my goals even after injuries that sidelined me for years and people telling me distance running is not for me.
Never give up! You'll come back stronger! Stay calm, relax and before starting longdistance running again, you should check your muscles and function completly. And last tip-> Focus on what you eat! Drink enough tea and take black seed oil!!!
Greatest long distance runner of all time - even more dominant than Gebrselassie on the track and cross country, more versatile than Kipchoge - yet hardly anyone outside of the athletics community knows him (and, in contrast to the other two, most of his life is a blank to the ones who do). How there aren't any proper documentaries or books about him is beyond me.
With all due respect to all the great distance runners, Bekele is the greatest of all time. He has proven to be the superior athlete on track and if u take cross country into consideration its not even close. Given time nad health he will dominate the marathon too.
I think there is that distance running at any level for those that pursuit it over years is a pretty profound philosophical experience. At the level these guys at which these guys operate, I suspect they get to learn a lot about themselves and about the world through the discipline and reflection that the endeavour requires. Both Bekele and Kipchoge regularly refer to the marathon as being like life, with its highs and lows, setbacks and triumphs. For me, it is the clear depth of character in Kipchoge and Bekele that is so impressive. What you are seeing with them is in some sense 'real'. By comparison success on the sprinting side seems to come from bravado and individualism. There isn't much time for reflection when sprinting 100m. Being alone with your thoughts on a 40km long run takes you to places in your head. There is a wisdom to the distance guys that feels fundamentally human.
well sprinting is much like weightlifting, many of us cant even get close to what they achieve. At the end of the day sprinting is a highly technical sport where faction of a second matter between gold and silver. They have to train all the weights and squats to build up the explosive power. Marathon running is a approachable sport where we just need to lace up running shoes and we can start training. Sub 3hours is a very realistic goal for non professional athletics.
@@axleblaze123 oh please an approachable sport? You have any idea the insane endurance the runners have? Especially the Kenyans and Ethiopians. To be able to run long distances in carzy times? Imagine running 25 laps on the track and then sprint to finish.. also imagine sprinting after over 2 hours of running... Long distance running by far requires the ultimate test of endurance
I started getting interested into running just this year and everyone was all Kipchoge. I would argue that he is the king today. But people often overlook Bekele who is just as great. I just think that Bekele wasn't that famous because social media didn't exist in his prime years. All respects to Bekele and Kipchoge! Best athletes of their times. I just wish I could achieve my full marathon soon. I am truly inspired by them.
I had no idea Kenesisa's English got this good. He is an extremely humble champion. Indeed on of the best long distance runners of all all time. A true living legend.
Kenenisa forever the hero. We will always be grateful and cherish the ever young Kenenisa. The Lionheart from 2004 is still here and will always beIn the press conference after the race Kenenisa said he doesn't just want to break the record but in the future do MORE AND BETTER THINGS THAN THAT. no doubt he will come back stronger
Dont really know why but i feel like in last years Kenenisa has not been seen as what he is, the greatest runner in history. Is clear that Kipchoge has performed better at the moment in marathon but is also truth that just two seconds separate both of them while Bekele's achieves on track and the WXC are a step above everyone else .
I am a fan of Bekele, but it will be unfair to attribute credit to him on the roads based on his track career - the two are different not just by turf but by distance also. Just for a moment imagine that he never ran a single mile on the track, would you make the same statement? Now, you can easily say Eliud earns credit on the roads for his achievements thus far. If someone was to come close to Bekele's record on the track, we wouldn't rush to immediately want to crown him, but will insist he not only breaks the record, but sustains a commendable streak of dominance as well, before we mix them in the same breath. So is Bekele the greatest runner? Bolt equally has a commendable streak and records over two different races and does Daniel Komen and others. Maybe you are talking about distance? If so where does that begin? 5000? You would be running the risk of narrowing parameters to favor your case. So who is Bekele? I would say someone that is legendary over the 5k and 10k distances. We will not give him the Marathon yet, until he earns that credit. Now, he can never create a good streak because of age, he might maybe break a record, but I doubt the record might stand for long if he does, especially with the form of Kipchoge, who is younger. So if we look at things with a bit more detail and take out the emotions, we aren't so quick to cry foul over Bekele's due credit in the eyes of people - I believe he has been given the credit he deserves so far.
@@denisitele Sorry i meant best distance runner. I am not gonna discuss what is distance running as this is not something scientific so it is impossible to agree on it, I believe the majority of us understand that distances above 2 or 3 km is what we refer to by distance running. I think everyone would agree in the fact that is ridiculous to compare Bolt and Bekele, even though i forgot the word "distance"... If someone would come really close to Bekele's records in 5000 or 10000 m I would say exactly what I have said, that just X seconds separate both of them. According to you we can never state that someone is the best distance runner, we can just stick to specific races, "he is the best over 10000 m" or "he is the best in half- marathon" , that is a very comfortable position but some of us dont want to stick just to the obvious things. I wrote the comment as I have seen lots of others around youtube stating that Farah is the best distance runner, or that Kipchoge is the best distance runner, and it is not something sporadical but more generalised that what I could thought, and I just dont agree with that state and that is why I say that I think that Bekele has been underrated these last years. If you want to discuss why you do or do not think he is the best at that level is perfectly okay. If you just want to state clear things of course I am gonna agree with you on Bekele being a legendary runner (probably the best) in 5000 m and 10000 m and the same with Kipchoge on marathon.
@@gonzalogonzalez587 Of course I do not make the claim that Farah or Kipchoge are the best distance runners. Whoever chooses to make those kinds of brazen claims will definitely be called on to justify. It is not ridiculous to also compare Bolt and Bekele - most fans of distance running usually have this habit of sneering at the sprints, when they do have their unique challenges and injuries are equally as commonplace there. Can you therefore give me your reasons for considering Bekele "the greatest distance runner"?
@@denisitele When I said it is ridiculous to compare Bolt and Bekele it was not as a way of underrating sprint running, it is just because I think they are two completly different sports. In fact I think If we make the effort of forget that and try to give out the greatest sportman in the whole bunch of sports inside athletics, Bolt would have a pretty serious right to claim it. Anyway as I dont want to flood this my opinion matches a lot with this article tonireavis.com/2018/09/18/who-is-the-g-o-a-t/ which by the way doesnt even mention Bekeles WXC titles.
He seems smart; I really like his reasoning about how he would not be surprised if his world records are broken today due to the revolution that running shoes have gone through and other running equipment.
@@waterproof4403 you’re right, in my opinion that record from cheptegei shouldn’t count just as kipchoge’s sub 2 hours marathon. That is not a race. Bekele hit that record in an actual race. And it makes me think that the new record holder didn’t manage to win the 10k at the olympics. Bekele was on another level in his prime
@@AR36gfexactly my friend! Please do through a quick check in this video. It shows both kenenisa and Cheptegei’s runs in the 10k side by side. You will see how clearly how Cheptegei’s got an advantage ua-cam.com/video/zqyU6rSBkqw/v-deo.html
@@waterproof4403 thank you, I saw the video. It’s kinda sad to me to watch cheptegei record breaking, with no spectators, in an empty arena, with no actual race, without the pacers being worth mentioning on their bibs. I still consider this an experiment, not an actual sporting accomplishment, yet to be achieved. Cheptegei is surely a talent, and he should aim to break the record in an actual competition
K. Bekele : Marathon is not about tactic. But its about Preapare mentaly, physically, focus, maintaining, training, determination, passion and love of the game. =Legendary=
Nicely done! Very good insight into a remarkable runner. Very humble, interested in being a role model and in helping others. As a previous comment says, reminds you of Eliud Kipchoge.
he is the best and humble, simply he is the best runner that i always thought he could win if he is running along with Tirunesh!!! long life to my hero!!
No doubt, to deal with our minds upto this level one need to be philosopher.... Loosing by exertions and keeping moral high takes alot of self discussion.... These athletes are highly disciplineed.
After nearly 20 years of competition and numerous championships and world records to his name. I believe he has at least one more world record left in him before he retires from competitions as long as he keeps his mind focus and his body in shape for one last ride. When he faces off against his long time rival Eliud Kipchoge it will be a world record performance no doubt.
The undoubtedly greatest runner of all time! The greatest Kenenisa Bekele!
The greatest is Kipchoge
@@chebontoroitich7509 not over all distances. Kipchoge is the best marathoner ever. Bekele is the greatest distance runner ever
Chebon Toroitich Bekele’s track record proves the fact that he is the greatest distance runner of all-time. Kipchoge’s marathon record proves the fact that he’s the greatest marathon runner of all-time.
One Michael Jordan , one Mohamed Ali, one Pele ,one Bruce Lee, one Kenenisa!!
Rescpect to all the human beings who cheasing dream!
Chebon Toroitich kipchoge is more consistent over the marathon distance, but bekele has the talent to break his world record, he was literally seconds off it last year without even being in consistent form, kipchoge is consistent, bekele is more talented
“| wonder how many hours | have been watching Kenenisa Bekele running.... And every second has been pure joy.
Athens 2004. I was in the stadium. Kenenisa Bekele wins the race of 10000 meters; he just ran the last 400 meters in 53 seconds. Immediately after the race, he created an aisle along with other Ethiopian athletes inside the stadium, so that Haile Gebrselassie can pass through and go towards the section with the Ethiopian funs, who were cheering Gebre...Gebre...THAT IS WHY BEKELE BECAME THE BEST IN THE WORLD IN LONG DISTANCES RUNNING. HE RESPECTED HIS TEACHERS AND MENTORS LIKE Haile Gebrselassie. Kenenisa Bekele I fully respect you as a person and as an athlete. Thanks for inspiring us to implement running in our every day life.
Great comment. As an Ethiopian I can tell u Kenenisa sadly isn’t as much appreciated or hailed as the Greatest mainly because he’s always been under the shadow of the equally great Haile, who’s more charming, outspoken & involved in various public engagements. Kenenisa has always been a very shy, quiet, modest gentleman. He’s rarely in the media, has suffered a lot throughout his career, both in his private life & on track, but still keeps coming back strong. I honestly hope he finishes off his career with an Olympic Gold & WR in Marathon, which he is capable of if the stars align for him.
Wow that must have been epic 💚💜
@@SuperBuckwheat11 💚
@@SuperBuckwheat11Bekele is great with his 12 world cross-country titles and four world records, but Haile has 27 world records man.
you are so right talk❤
I started running because of this guy! He has changed my life. I am grateful to be his compatriot.
As a distance runner, I can't wait for this documentary. All hail the king!
finally! it's here!
Greatest comeback in history of the sport.
The greatest distance runner of our time! The King ❤️
No He's the greatest distance runner of all time
What a humble sportsman. Similarly to Kipchoge. Great ambassadors of marathon running.
Fully agree
he is absolutlly NOT similary to Kipchoge.. absolutlly NOT!!!
Zuzana Jacko yeah and he’s much better!
@@henrylister5530 Bekele?
@@zuzanajacko873 if u look only at marathon, bekele and kipchoge are at an equal level, might be slight edge to kipchoge. But if you at all long distances races, bekele is undisputed king
Imagine winning a race and having some disappointment that you did not break the world record. This guy is on a completely different level.
Yeh but I mean being 2 seconds off the wr, in a marathon, gotta have some disappointment
Yea. Everything's relative tho I suppose. If you're used to getting 4th of 5th in a race, it'd be disappointing to get 6th or 7th. If you're accustomed to getting world records and wins as often as Bekele, I imagine that not getting one might just feel like a step back.
bro if I sow the worlrecord with 2 secends I will be too
That's when he go INEOS 1:40
Sad because very hard to do again, no injuries, perfect run on perfect day etc
This is one documentary i’ve been waiting for, for ages!!
Great video finally a documentary about one of the greatest sports men of 21 century. I wish it’s a little longer but, most important how could they not mention about his Cross country career? This mans holds the record for most gold medals in the WXC history. Him winning short course 1 day and long course 24h later for 5 years straight. No mentioning of it ?
With all due respect to Eliud and all the others in the NN running Team. I think you show too little of Kenenisa Bekele. This movie was good and I look forward to the next one. Best regards from Norway
Agree, to be honest all though it was good, I would of appreciated a movie running up though his whole career from 2001 and including his personal struggles like his fiancée passing away in 2005 for example...
I'd be interested to hear what injuries he's had and how he recovered.
city slicker zen this is insane to know, what a warrior he is
I agree Bekele is underrated
I agree Bekele is underrated
Undoubtedly the greatest distance runner of all time, but for some reason so often glossed over. Love his humble, soft spoken demeanour. A true professional and champion.
Great role model! Much love from cold mother Russia to father Africa! Very inspiring Athlete! Thank you Kenenisa!
Jagnaw Kenenisa Bekele we Ethiopians we are so proud you and you are our hero!God bless you and all your family's!
Bekele has been running fast for 20 years now! Props to him for never giving up and still inspiring a generation of runners.
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His voice tells that he was suffer from so many injury
No he have wife and sex +training is death
“Kenenisa Bekele is the Usain bolt of distance running”- Mo Farah.
Greatest ever!!
Sadly the media wants to portray Mo Farah as the Usain Bolt of distance running because he is British.
There was Kenenisa Bekele before Bolt. Maybe Farah should reverse the statement
Usain Bolt is the Kenenisa Bekele of sprinting
please call me international records of Mofara's !
@@ethiopianismismydream8913 the main commend isn't even about Mo Farah, but since you asked. Mo Farah owns the Men's Two Mile indoor WR (8:03.40) 2015. Breaking Kenenisa Bekele's previous record of (8:04.34).
The GOAT! I am proud of you, Our country is proud of you!
Bekele is the runner who most lifts my heart.
💚
Quite simply put, a Phenomenal Athlete. His achievements are quite astounding for both pro-runners and amateur runners. One thing that everyone needs to learn from African athletes is their Humility and Positivity in life despite having proved through magnanimous achievements in a sport they have dedicated their entire life to..!!.
Bekele is a legend. There is no doubt about it yet, and I will not be disappointed at all, not even a world record. Literally I am waiting for this because all you know he is a legend
We are very proud of you Kenenisa Bekele.Ethiopia loves you.Keep up the good work.May G-D continues to bless you and your family.
Wow! A humble and simple man,inspite of his great achievements! 👍
I want more of kenenisa
You are real inspiration for us. Good luck with your future runs.
God bless you, Kenenisa. People love you
It's my first time hearing him speak! What an incredible athlete.
One of the best 💪 ever seen 🔥🔥🔥
This is really inspiring im 13 and i have been a runner for 5 years
Keep running !!!!
Kenenisa was out there breaking records and getting gold before you were born. Keep on running!
You can do anything you set your mind to!
Come to Ethiopia & train with the best.
And im64, and he inspiring me too!🏃♀️✌🙏
One of the best... if not the greatest to ever do it.
It is great to see more of Kenenisa documentaries. Great strategy on his behalf to start sharing more of his ups and down with the world.
I can't wait for the showdown between Kenenisa and Kipchoge. Two classic and super talented athletes of the generation in my opinion:)
I agree. Crazy to me that these two have been competing together at the highest level since 2003!
This man has one more world record left in him and that is the marathon before he retires.
His track records will be unbeaten for a long time. Kenenisa is without a doubt the greatest of all time.
Much respect to the Ethiopians, Kenyans, and Ugandans.
Agree
Why do I find this man so likeable? All I really know about him is he’s one of greatest distance runners ever and the sound of his voice and facial expressions in these rare interviews he does.
This guy is my favourite running and a super star what a nice video more about kenenisa please
God, I love this man.really wish he gets one last Olympic gold in Tokyo and also sets a new marathon WR.
Would love to see him get that marathon wr. I don’t care if Eluid gets it back, but it’d be another awesome achievement to check off. He’s been so close twice now; 6 seconds off in 2016 and 2 in 2019!
Sadly he didn't get selected by the damn athletics federation
@@waterproof4403 stupid decision
I am so grateful to Lord God Almighty. So grateful to Sanctuary Runners, Parkrun, She Summit, Trail Criu, Brother Eliud Kipchoge, Brother Kenenisa Bekele and all that make me to start running again, they all are true inspiration. Ran my 2nd marathon without stopping and also did not go to toilet and I only drink water in 4:46:55. I am running my 3rd Dublin marathon next year October 2025 and I am so opportune and I will be working hard and be waiting patiently, I want to shed two hours from my time. So proud of you Brother Kenenisa Bekele you are a true legend. You have done your part and yet still going. You are incredible.
I could watch a slow motion video of him running all day. That form, wow! The forward lean, the heel lift, the arm swing - beautful!
The greatest!
We love you BEKELE you're a legend !
Legend king kenenis Bekele
GOAT, Always representing us well.
Best video thus far of the greatest distance runner of all time.
Thank you team for making this documentary of one of the greatest runner and human being of our time!
He is Hero ♥️♥️♥️ I want to become like him.🏃🏃🏃
No matter what type of run: track, indoor, road running or cross country, Bekele can do them all. He is the best distance runner of all time. Can't wait to see him in future marathons/half marathons.
You are ever ever great runner
Sir bakele
I love you
My inspiration you
I'm from India
I love you sir bakele
Kenenisa bekele; Oficialmente o melhor de todos os tempos 👏
My favorite running video of all time.god bless all runners around the globe!
The GOAT what a man and so humble and such a nice guy.
He is amazing still standing on absolute elite level but same time telling 15year old stories about himself being young and tough. That's legendary 👍
Bekele is the best distance runner of all time. Kenenisa is a legend.
He is the greatest track runner. And he made Ethiopia shine .
Great legend. I think not much to say about kenenisa. First time l watched him in Athens we all knew he was untouchable. I am 55 years old distance runner I would like to Thank to Kenenisa for the great memories.
I like that he is proud of his achievements and knows who he is. One of, if not the best long-distance runner of all times. But at the same time he is not completely over the top and still seems to be a thankful and humble guy!
He's is the greatest ever. No one comes close to him. Only Haile Gebrselassie
Kipchoge in marathons@@waterproof4403
Greatest distance runner ever in history, yet sounds so humble.
Legend!.
Nothing more to say!
King Kenenisa Bekele is the greatest distance runner of all times! Not one ever can compare to him! And of course the Emperor Haile Gebrselassie 👏🏼
14:30 Thankyou Kenenisa for motivating me to continue running and achieving my goals even after injuries that sidelined me for years and people telling me distance running is not for me.
Never give up! You'll come back stronger! Stay calm, relax and before starting longdistance running again, you should check your muscles and function completly. And last tip-> Focus on what you eat! Drink enough tea and take black seed oil!!!
Mert Gürel thanks for the encouragement! It’s been a few years now and my injury has for the most fully healed, only a few flare ups here and there.
Can't wait for this!😍
His words are strikingly true and powerful to move anyone interested in sports and even other fields to push beyond their imaginary limit.💫
What a wonderful man disciplined and determined
Greatest long distance runner of all time - even more dominant than Gebrselassie on the track and cross country, more versatile than Kipchoge - yet hardly anyone outside of the athletics community knows him (and, in contrast to the other two, most of his life is a blank to the ones who do). How there aren't any proper documentaries or books about him is beyond me.
Keneni is the undoubtedly the finest athlete ever graced this sport, fact.
With all due respect to all the great distance runners, Bekele is the greatest of all time. He has proven to be the superior athlete on track and if u take cross country into consideration its not even close. Given time nad health he will dominate the marathon too.
I don't know why but somehow both Bekele and Kipchoge seem so much more impressive than Bolt, Powell and the fast runners.
Bolt said one time that his PR over 800m is 2m07, Bekele can beat Bolt in a >= 500m race. Sprinting is overrated.
I think there is that distance running at any level for those that pursuit it over years is a pretty profound philosophical experience. At the level these guys at which these guys operate, I suspect they get to learn a lot about themselves and about the world through the discipline and reflection that the endeavour requires. Both Bekele and Kipchoge regularly refer to the marathon as being like life, with its highs and lows, setbacks and triumphs. For me, it is the clear depth of character in Kipchoge and Bekele that is so impressive. What you are seeing with them is in some sense 'real'. By comparison success on the sprinting side seems to come from bravado and individualism. There isn't much time for reflection when sprinting 100m. Being alone with your thoughts on a 40km long run takes you to places in your head. There is a wisdom to the distance guys that feels fundamentally human.
@@adamdodd2655 💜
well sprinting is much like weightlifting, many of us cant even get close to what they achieve. At the end of the day sprinting is a highly technical sport where faction of a second matter between gold and silver. They have to train all the weights and squats to build up the explosive power.
Marathon running is a approachable sport where we just need to lace up running shoes and we can start training. Sub 3hours is a very realistic goal for non professional athletics.
@@axleblaze123 oh please an approachable sport? You have any idea the insane endurance the runners have? Especially the Kenyans and Ethiopians. To be able to run long distances in carzy times?
Imagine running 25 laps on the track and then sprint to finish.. also imagine sprinting after over 2 hours of running...
Long distance running by far requires the ultimate test of endurance
He is a gift from God!!!
I started getting interested into running just this year and everyone was all Kipchoge. I would argue that he is the king today. But people often overlook Bekele who is just as great. I just think that Bekele wasn't that famous because social media didn't exist in his prime years.
All respects to Bekele and Kipchoge! Best athletes of their times. I just wish I could achieve my full marathon soon. I am truly inspired by them.
I had no idea Kenesisa's English got this good. He is an extremely humble champion. Indeed on of the best long distance runners of all all time. A true living legend.
Kenenisa the Greatest! I love his style, best long run sprinter! He is my hero, idol!
The Runner, The Legend.
The Myth
Kenenisa forever the hero. We will always be grateful and cherish the ever young Kenenisa. The Lionheart from 2004 is still here and will always beIn the press conference after the race Kenenisa said he doesn't just want to break the record but in the future do MORE AND BETTER THINGS THAN THAT. no doubt he will come back stronger
The GOAT. What an inspiration.
You're the greatest of our generation.
Of ever
Great music, thnx for video NN running team
Dont really know why but i feel like in last years Kenenisa has not been seen as what he is, the greatest runner in history. Is clear that Kipchoge has performed better at the moment in marathon but is also truth that just two seconds separate both of them while Bekele's achieves on track and the WXC are a step above everyone else .
He’s the king of the track
I am a fan of Bekele, but it will be unfair to attribute credit to him on the roads based on his track career - the two are different not just by turf but by distance also. Just for a moment imagine that he never ran a single mile on the track, would you make the same statement? Now, you can easily say Eliud earns credit on the roads for his achievements thus far. If someone was to come close to Bekele's record on the track, we wouldn't rush to immediately want to crown him, but will insist he not only breaks the record, but sustains a commendable streak of dominance as well, before we mix them in the same breath. So is Bekele the greatest runner? Bolt equally has a commendable streak and records over two different races and does Daniel Komen and others. Maybe you are talking about distance? If so where does that begin? 5000? You would be running the risk of narrowing parameters to favor your case. So who is Bekele? I would say someone that is legendary over the 5k and 10k distances. We will not give him the Marathon yet, until he earns that credit. Now, he can never create a good streak because of age, he might maybe break a record, but I doubt the record might stand for long if he does, especially with the form of Kipchoge, who is younger. So if we look at things with a bit more detail and take out the emotions, we aren't so quick to cry foul over Bekele's due credit in the eyes of people - I believe he has been given the credit he deserves so far.
@@denisitele Sorry i meant best distance runner. I am not gonna discuss what is distance running as this is not something scientific so it is impossible to agree on it, I believe the majority of us understand that distances above 2 or 3 km is what we refer to by distance running. I think everyone would agree in the fact that is ridiculous to compare Bolt and Bekele, even though i forgot the word "distance"... If someone would come really close to Bekele's records in 5000 or 10000 m I would say exactly what I have said, that just X seconds separate both of them. According to you we can never state that someone is the best distance runner, we can just stick to specific races, "he is the best over 10000 m" or "he is the best in half- marathon" , that is a very comfortable position but some of us dont want to stick just to the obvious things. I wrote the comment as I have seen lots of others around youtube stating that Farah is the best distance runner, or that Kipchoge is the best distance runner, and it is not something sporadical but more generalised that what I could thought, and I just dont agree with that state and that is why I say that I think that Bekele has been underrated these last years. If you want to discuss why you do or do not think he is the best at that level is perfectly okay. If you just want to state clear things of course I am gonna agree with you on Bekele being a legendary runner (probably the best) in 5000 m and 10000 m and the same with Kipchoge on marathon.
@@gonzalogonzalez587 Of course I do not make the claim that Farah or Kipchoge are the best distance runners. Whoever chooses to make those kinds of brazen claims will definitely be called on to justify. It is not ridiculous to also compare Bolt and Bekele - most fans of distance running usually have this habit of sneering at the sprints, when they do have their unique challenges and injuries are equally as commonplace there. Can you therefore give me your reasons for considering Bekele "the greatest distance runner"?
@@denisitele When I said it is ridiculous to compare Bolt and Bekele it was not as a way of underrating sprint running, it is just because I think they are two completly different sports. In fact I think If we make the effort of forget that and try to give out the greatest sportman in the whole bunch of sports inside athletics, Bolt would have a pretty serious right to claim it. Anyway as I dont want to flood this my opinion matches a lot with this article tonireavis.com/2018/09/18/who-is-the-g-o-a-t/ which by the way doesnt even mention Bekeles WXC titles.
All these marathon athletes from Kenya are soo down to earth, humble and calm. Thats the most important trait needed to become a top marathon runner
He seems smart; I really like his reasoning about how he would not be surprised if his world records are broken today due to the revolution that running shoes have gone through and other running equipment.
Also the wave lights on the track helping athletes keep up with the pace
@@waterproof4403 you’re right, in my opinion that record from cheptegei shouldn’t count just as kipchoge’s sub 2 hours marathon. That is not a race. Bekele hit that record in an actual race. And it makes me think that the new record holder didn’t manage to win the 10k at the olympics. Bekele was on another level in his prime
@@AR36gfexactly my friend! Please do through a quick check in this video. It shows both kenenisa and Cheptegei’s runs in the 10k side by side.
You will see how clearly how Cheptegei’s got an advantage
ua-cam.com/video/zqyU6rSBkqw/v-deo.html
@@waterproof4403 thank you, I saw the video. It’s kinda sad to me to watch cheptegei record breaking, with no spectators, in an empty arena, with no actual race, without the pacers being worth mentioning on their bibs. I still consider this an experiment, not an actual sporting accomplishment, yet to be achieved. Cheptegei is surely a talent, and he should aim to break the record in an actual competition
@@AR36gf I couldn't agree more
Looking forward on his comeback as the GOAT!
My favorite runner for all Time king Kenenisa Bekele 🥇🥇🥇🥇
I was looking forward to run London with you...This was going to be the most historical year where two of the fastest marathoners ran our streets.
So humble bless him and his family
K. Bekele : Marathon is not about tactic. But its about Preapare mentaly, physically, focus, maintaining, training, determination, passion and love of the game.
=Legendary=
Nicely done! Very good insight into a remarkable runner. Very humble, interested in being a role model and in helping others. As a previous comment says, reminds you of Eliud Kipchoge.
My hero
Greatest Athelete ever -Bekele . I would be very very happy if he breaks the Marathon record in upcoming races. Love you legend. Love from India!
A great marvel !. A great human feat and superb achievement !.
he is the best and humble, simply he is the best runner that i always thought he could win if he is running along with Tirunesh!!! long life to my hero!!
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You should do the interview in his first language so they can express more naturally! Get a interpreter 🤨
THIS. STOP MAKING EVERY ONE SPEAK ENGLISH
Agreed.
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Definitely!
100% agreed sir!!
Living legend 🙏🙏🙏❤️
Thanks for the motivational document....Great job
Legend. One of the greatest of all times.
seems all of the greatest marathoners is philosophers and gained wisdom.
We
No doubt, to deal with our minds upto this level one need to be philosopher....
Loosing by exertions and keeping moral high takes alot of self discussion....
These athletes are highly disciplineed.
It is all that chewing up thoughts in the mind as they run
After nearly 20 years of competition and numerous championships and world records to his name. I believe he has at least one more world record left in him before he retires from competitions as long as he keeps his mind focus and his body in shape for one last ride.
When he faces off against his long time rival Eliud Kipchoge it will be a world record performance no doubt.
He is the best, with or without the record in Berlin
We want more of him...
I am proud of you too! Keep healthy and break 2!
I want so much to see this man run his best at Tokyo, win or not. Fingers crossed.
Sou fã de bekele o cara é monstro 🏃👏👏👏🙌
Inspiration to achieve the goals set.