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Kamworor clocked a new personal best time of 2:04:23 to settle for second place.
Two-time World Cross-country senior champion Geoffrey Kamworor has termed his London Marathon performance as a sign to the world that he is officially back.
During the event held on Sunday, April 23, Kamworor managed a second-place finish in 2:04:23 behind compatriot Kelvin Kiptum.
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He is the 12th fastest in the field with a personal best time of 2:05:23.
Kamworor has been battling a bout of injuries after being hit by a motorcycle in June 2020 which slowed him down as he could not compete in a number of competitions.
The injury he got in 2020 also saw him undergo surgery and he had to take a break from competitions.
“This is an announcement to the world that I am back. It’s now a sign that I am back…I feel great,” Kamworor said.
He expressed excitement towards settling for second place in the highly contested race and set a new personal best time.
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The President was among those left in awe by the incredible achievements of the Kenyan runners in the English capital
“I feel great and happy. It has always been my dream to run in London. After a long struggle with injuries I am inspired to keep going,” he said.
With the Paris Olympics scheduled for 2024, Kamworor said he will be keen to represent the country over the 42km distance.
The two-time New York City Marathon champion started off his season with a fourth-place finish in the senior men’s race at the World Cross-country Championships in Bathurst, Australia in February.
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The Kenyan will be rewarded for winning the race and also harvest a bumper reward for running a sub-2:02.00
He revealed that his body started responding well to training at the start of this year and he is looking forward to a great season ahead.
Kamworor also lauded Kiptum for the exemplary performance in London that saw him elevated to the second fastest marathoner after posting 2:01:25.
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