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I just had to ask my podcast producer, Mike Zrizola, if this guest even needs an introduction, it's Elliot Kipchogi, the two-time Olympic gold medalist in the marathon, the 26.2 world record holder, the only person in history to get under two hours for the marathon, just a total legend of the sport.

You may have seen some other podcasts out there, touting these little mini episodes for 15 minutes with him, but this was actually the real deal.

I got the chance to sit down with him one-on-one in Eugene for an open conversation on life after winning another gold medal, where he goes from here and what his thoughts are on this greatest of all time debate that has captivated the tracking field community.

You can line up your stats with Kennenysa Bekele or you can make the case for Joshua Chepda guy if you want, you can go old school with Highly Gebra Salassi or Bebe Bekelea, but what does Elliot think?

I got the answer to that and much more so without further ado, here is the one and only Elliot Kipchogi.

All right, Elliot Kipchogi, welcome to the podcast.

Thank you very much.

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