Olympic Champion Eliud Kipchoge was modest in defeat after suffering his third career loss, finishing sixth in Boston Marathon on Monday evening.
The World record holder struggled after the 30km mark, fading away from the leading pack with Evans Chebet taking lead and going on to successfully defend his title.
“I live for the moments where I get to challenge the limits. It’s never guaranteed, it’s never easy. Today was a tough day for me. I pushed myself as hard as I could but sometimes, we must accept that today wasn’t the day to push the barrier to a greater height,” Kipchoge said on his socials, just after the defeat in Boston.
The only other two times the greatest marathoner of all time, suffered defeat was in Berlin 2013 and London 2020 where he developed an ear problem midway through the race.
Kipchoge hoped to pick another piece of silverware on the streets of Boston and make history by winning the fifth of six major marathons.
“I want to congratulate my competitors and thank everyone in Boston and from home for the incredible support I am so humbled to receive. In sports you win and you lose and there is always tomorrow to set a new challenge. Excited for what’s ahead,” Kipchoge further said.
The Legend confirmed he’ll be back in action in Paris next year where he hopes to become the first man to win three Olympic titles, with New York Marathon scheduled for November this year seeming unlikely.