'I'm still hungry to run fast': Long-distance legend Eliud Kipchoge has plenty more in the tank

Kenyan athlete Eliud Kipchoge has made himself a living legend in sport over the last 20 years, and he is showing no sign of stopping or slowing down.

The long-distance runner became the first human in history to run a sub-two-hour unofficial marathon in 2019 as part of the INEOS 1:59 Challenge, recording a staggering time of 1:59:40 in Vienna.

But now he is in the unusual position of being on the comeback trail, having had his official latest marathon record - of 2:01:09 in Berlin in September 2022 - broken by compatriot Kelvin Kiptum in October's Chicago marathon in the US. 

Euronews spoke with Eliud Kipchoge about his greatest achievements, motivations, and future ambitions in sport and beyond.

Tokunbo Salako, Euronews:

"First of all, I just wanted to congratulate you on receiving the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport. How did you feel when you heard about it?"

Eliud Kipchoge, Athlete, Princess of Asturias Award for Sport winner:

"I was really overwhelmed to learn that I am among the few who will be actually awarded, especially in my field as far as sport is concerned, but specifically running."

Tokunbo Salako:

"You've been variously described as a gift to sport, a gift to humanity. Some people say you're the perfect marriage between mind and body, the athlete's athlete. What does it feel like when you hear those types of descriptions talking about you and your illustrious career?"

Eliud Kipchoge:

"I feel really motivated. I feel inspired that I've been spared something in some way in this universe, and that's a huge motivation. And, you know, we are living on this planet, and this planet belongs to all of us, and we need to inspire everybody in this world. We need to live in harmony. We need to live in peace. We need