London (CNN) Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge will once again attempt to become the first athlete to break the two-hour marathon barrier in an event being staged in London later this year. "It's human nature to push boundaries," said the INEOS 1:59 Challenge website. In Autumn this year Eliud Kipchoge, with support from INEOS, plans to redefine the limits of human achievement by breaking the last great barrier of modern athletics -- the two-hour marathon." Last week Ratcliffe and INEOS were accused by environmental protesters of "sportswashing" -- using sport to enhance reputation -- an accusation the Briton completely rejects. Eliud Kipchoge is expected to take part in the event in September or October 2019.

Source: CNN May 06, 2019 10:41 UTC