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Vincent Kipkemboi, the man who gave Eliud Kipchoge a run for his money at the 2023 Berlin Marathon will be out to torment him once more at the Tokyo Marathon.
The Tokyo Marathon race organisers have announced the full elite fields and former world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge will surely not have a smooth sailing at the event.
Kipchoge’s closest challenger Vincent Kipkemboi, has been invited to compete at the event and he will surely be out to torment Kipchoge.
At the 2023 Berlin marathon, the four-time London Marathon was spotted looking back during the race and the commentators noted that it was the first time in a long time that Kipchoge was spotted looking worried.
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08:00 - 30.01.2024
ATHLETICS Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country fever rise after foreign athletes are confirmed
The race organisers of the Sirikwa Classic Cross-country are out to ensure fans get top-notch experiences owing to the strong athletes that have been invited for the event.
Kipkemboi was just making his debut and with the type of race he executed for a second-place finish, he will surely be out to give Kipchoge a nightmare.
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Another athlete to watch will be Timothy Kiplagat, an able marathoner who has cemented his place in the world of road running.
The 2022 Chicago Marathon champion, Benson Kipruto, will also be out to challenge Kipchoge’s charges after proving his prowess at last year’s Boston Marathon where he finished third. In that race, Kipchoge finished sixth and noted that he had a problem with his left leg.
The international challenge will come from Uganda’s Victor Kiplagat who will be keen to make a name for himself at the event. Ethiopia’s Tsehay Getachew will also be in the mix, looking to challenge Kipchoge and the Kenyan charge.
Hailemaryam Kiros has also confirmed participation in the event and he will also be looking to fly the Ethiopian flag high.
Meanwhile, Kipchoge will be building up for the Paris Olympic Games in Paris, France where he intends to be the first man to win the marathon title three times in a row.
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ATHLETICS Eliud Kipchoge gives update on Tokyo Marathon preparations
Marathon king Eliud Kipchoge has provided an update on his Tokyo Marathon preparations before bidding to defend his title at the Paris Olympic Games.
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