Eliud Kipchoge to make sensational comeback at London Marathon and sets sights on meeting Alex Yee
Eliud Kipchoge to make sensational comeback at London Marathon and sets sights on meeting Alex Yee
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The greatest marathon runner of all time will return to London for the first time in five years as he targets a fifth victory in the city. The great Eliud Kipchoge will make a sensational comeback at the London Marathon in April - and has set his sights on meeting Great Britain’s Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee before lining up together on the start line.
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Kipchoge has not raced the streets of London since 2020 and will be aiming to conquer the 26.2-mile course for a record-extending fifth time on Sunday 27 April. The former world record holder won the London Marathon four times between 2015 and 2019 but finished eighth in his last appearance five years ago.
“I’m really excited to be back to run again on the streets of London,” Kipchoge said. “What makes London so special is the fans. “I love the sport. I am happy when I can inspire somebody somewhere in the world. That’s what motivates me to get up in the morning and run. It’s purely about the love for the sport and inspiring others.
“[The Olympics] was not my day. It’s not always straight [forward]. Sometimes you hit a bump. It’s like driving a car and getting a puncture. That’s what happened [in Paris]. It was a big challenge. It was demoralising. But it’s sport. You have to wake up, go again, and push on every day.
“I still think I can compete. I’m training in a good way and competing with the young people. Training with them, it’s an inspiration for me.”. Yee, who is used to swimming and cycling before he runs, has said that Kipchoge is one of his idols, but the legendary Kenyan is also excited to sit down with the Londoner before the marathon and discuss their respective disciplines.
