Is Eliud Kipchoge A-List?
Yes — Eliud Kipchoge is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2016
Olympic Marathon Gold
Ranking Timeline
World Champion 5000m
Wins World Championship in 5000m, early success.
Olympic Medalist
Wins Olympic Bronze Medal in London 5000m, transition to marathons soon.
Marathon Debut Winner
Wins Hamburg Marathon on debut, showing marathon potential.
Olympic Marathon Gold
Wins Olympic Gold in Rio Marathon, cementing legendary status.
Marathon World Record
Sets world record in Berlin Marathon.
Sub-Two Hour Marathon
Breaks two-hour marathon barrier in Vienna (unofficial).
Olympic Gold Again
Defends Olympic title in Tokyo, further solidifying legacy.
Greatest Marathoner Ever
Continues to inspire as the greatest marathoner ever.
Last updated: February 24, 2026