Dave Brailsford, CEO of the INEOS 1:59 Challenge, praises Kipchoge’s mental fitness in the film: “He's got an incredible physiology, he's got incredible efficiency as an athlete, and he's got an absolutely incredible mind.”

Kipchoge demonstrates both physical and mental strength during competition. Marathons present challenges, pain, ups and downs - much like life itself, he says in the documentary. The audience also learns that Kipchoge is as much a philosopher as he is an athlete. The doc will premiere on Sky Documentaries this August and will be available on digital download on August 23 2021.The runner had a team of scientists who helped him cross the finish line in record time. The film has been executive produced by Ridley Scott.Īlso in trailers – Apple unveil trailer for docuseries ‘Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson’ The film also takes a personal look at the athlete with footage from his home in Kenya, interviews with those closest to him, details of the daily rituals of his life and the dynamics within his team and community.ĭirected by Jake Scott ( American Woman, Welcome to the Rileys) and produced by Ross Plummer, with unprecedented access to Eliud Kipchoge. It follows his journey from his training ground in Kenya to the high-tech facilities in Europe, to his record attempt in Vienna.

To celebrate the announcement, a brand new trailer has been revealed for the film which is said to be a cinematic portrait of marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge as he prepares to break one of the last milestones in sporting history: the sub-two-hour marathon. Universal Pictures Content Group has announced that the documentary ‘Kipchoge: The Last Milestone’ will head straight to Sky Documentaries in August before being released on digital download.

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