Why Jacob Kiplimo’s London Marathon debut will have the whole world watching

London is a marathon of the rich. The organization of the city of the Thames is overflowing with money from the sponsors and brings together this Sunday in the starting line a poster full of stars. So dazzling is the cast of participants that there is hardly talk of Eliud Kipchoge, two-time Olympic marathon champion in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. All eyes are set on the brand-new mid-marathon world record, the man who flew through the streets of Ba…

Why Jacob Kiplimo’s London Marathon debut will have the whole world watching

The 24-year-old smashed the world record for the half marathon in February and now attempts his first attempt at the full distance

Kiplimo eyes London marathon debut - Egyptian Gazette

LONDON — Uganda’s half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo said he was well-prepared and ready to do his best when he makes his full marathon debut in London on Sunday. Twice world cross country champion Kiplimo, who shattered the half-marathon record by 48 seconds in Barcelona in February, will feature in a stellar field that includes Ethiopia’s Olympic champion Tamirat Tola and marathon great Eliud Kipchoge. “I am so grateful to be here…

Jacob Kiplimo Talks London Marathon Preparations and Prospect of Running Sub-Two-Hour Marathon

Jacob Kiplimo is set for his marathon debut in London, focusing on finishing strong rather than chasing records, as he transitions from track to road racing.

A classic marathon race has never been mastered by a person in less than two hours. Jacob Kiplimo is expected to do so in London at his premiere of 42,195 kilometres.