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    Sweat Elite Podcast

    Sweat Elite Podcast

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    Interviews with Elite Athletes, Professional Coaches, Sport Scientists and Thought Leaders in the Sport of Running.

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    Who is the Greatest Male Distance Runner of All Time?

    Who is the Greatest Male Distance Runner of All Time?

    November 12, 2025
    44m

    Athletes Mentioned

    In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, hosts Matt and Luke discuss the timely topic of who is the greatest male distance runner of all time, prompted by Eliud Kipchoge's recent announcement regarding his competitive future. The conversation delves into the careers of Kipchoge, Kenenisa Bekele, and Haile Gebrselassie, examining their achievements, consistency, longevity, and overall impact on the sport. They also touch on the dominance of East African runners in distance running and speculate on whether non-African regions can ever bridge the gap. The episode concludes with a teaser about an in-depth analysis of British marathoner Phil Sessman's training on the Shareholders Club podcast.

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    Luke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukeandrewkeogh/

    Luke Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/87061348/

    Matt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/

    Matt Training Log - Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359

    Contact Matt: matt@sweatelite.co


    Topics:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:15 Debating "The Greatest Male Distance Runner Ever"
    31:54 East African Dominance in Marathons
    44:33 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

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    Athletes Mentioned

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    Eliud Kipchoge