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55 minPGdocumentary
8.5/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Three elite runners train for six months, using advanced techniques to attempt breaking the two-hour marathon barrier in a race in Italy.

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Why Watch

  • See Eliud Kipchoge's attempt to break the two-hour marathon.
  • Follow the scientific training methods used in the film.
  • Meet elite runners from eastern Africa.

Did You Know

  • Eliud Kipchoge, Zersenay Tadese, and Lelisa Desisa are the featured runners.
  • The documentary was directed by Martin Desmond Roe.
  • The film has a duration of 55 minutes.
  • The production took place in the United States.

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Marathon enthusiastsSports science fansRunning culture
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the three elite distance runners featured in Breaking2?

The three elite distance runners are Eliud Kipchoge, Zersenay Tadese, and Lelisa Desisa.

What was the goal of the runners in the documentary Breaking2?

The goal was to break the two-hour marathon barrier.

Who directed the documentary Breaking2?

The documentary was directed by Martin Desmond Roe.

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