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@EliudKipchoge clearly has all of these and @thisisinsider spoke to him to find out his top tips for running success.

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When elite gymnast @thorpeheath posted a video performing a leap typically seen in women's gymnastics, commenters suggested he submit it for valuation.

But the leaps aren't listed in the Code of Points for men's gymnastics. 👇

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