The former marathon world record holder, Eliud Kipchogewill run London Marathon in April. The 2016 and 2021 Olympic marathon champion will return to the British capital in search of his fifth victory.
“I am excited to share that my next race will be the TCS London Marathon,” Kipchoge said in a statement. “It’s a race that has a very special place in my heart. After a good rest period, I’m back in training with renewed energy and concentration. I feel good enough to give my best in London” he promised.
At forty years old, Kipchoge has thirteen wins in the majors. Five of them have made it to Berlin, four to London, one to Tokyo, one to Chicago and two to the Olympic Games.
“Eliud Kipchoge is the best marathon runner ever,” said the chief executive of the London Marathon, Hugh Brasher. “In fact, a compelling argument can be made that his incredible dominance of the marathon race over a long period of time makes him the greatest athlete we have ever seen,” he said.
Kipchoge will face Sabastian Sawewho won his debut at the Valencia marathon last month; to the current champion of the Berlin marathon, Milkesa Mengeshaalready Abdi Nageeyewho won the last edition of the New York Marathon. Jacob Kiplimo He will also run in the men’s category on April 27, making his marathon debut.
The elite women’s race will feature the marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetichthe former winner and 2024 Olympic gold medalist Sifan Hassanas well Tigst Assefawho won silver at the Paris Games.
Source: La Verdad
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