Kipruto, Kamworor confirmed for London Marathon

Kipruto, Kamworor confirmed for London Marathon

Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - October 2, 2022 Kenya's Amos Kipruto crosses the line to win the men's elite race Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

Defending champion Amos Kipruto will lead the Kenyan contingent in this year’s London Marathon slated for April 23.

Kipruto who triumphed in last year’s event will be eyeing back-to-back titles in the race that has attracted four-fastest men over the distance.

The 30-year-old will be joined by compatriots; Valencia Marathon champion Kelvin Kiptum who ran the third-fastest time of 2:01:53 and three-time world half marathon champion Geoffrey Kamworor who will be making their debuts while Vincent Kipchumba will be returning to the English capital after a second-place finish in 2021.

“Winning last year’s TCS London Marathon was an incredible experience for me. I am now preparing hard for this year’s race and I can’t wait to return to London as the champion.

“London always has a really strong field and this year is the same so I know I will face a battle to defend my title, but I’m confident and looking forward to it.”  Said Kipruto who won his maiden world marathon majors title in London.

The second-fastest man over the 42km race Kenenisa Bekele of Ethiopia will lead compatriots Mosinet Geremew and Birhanu Legese as well as last year’s runner-up Leul Gebresilase.

After withdrawing from last year’s race due to injury, four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah of Britain is set to compete in what could be his final race at home before calling time on his illustrious career.

 

 

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