6 h. ago Why Jacob Kiplimo’s debut at London marathon is so highly anticipated

Why Jacob Kiplimo’s debut at London marathon is so highly anticipated  The Indian Express

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7 h. ago Will Jacob Kiplimo be the first to run a marathon in less than two hours?

Hugh Brasher, the London Marathon race director, certainly thinks so but the Ugandan faces stiff competition from Eliud Kipchoge and Tamirat TolaEarlier this year Jacob Kiplimo produced a performance so staggering that it sent the jaws of even seasoned track and field watchers crashing to the floor. It came on the streets of Barcelona, where the 24-year-old Ugandan covered 13.1 miles in 56min 42sec – a half marathon time 48 seconds quicker than anyone else in history.Little more than two months later, Kiplimo is in London for his full marathon debut and the noise has only grown louder. Could he break the world record on Sunday? Could he even become the first man to break two hours in an official race? It is speculation that the event director, Hugh Brasher, is more than happy to stoke. Continue reading...

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9 h. ago Alex Yee exclusive interview: 'I'm scared about my London Marathon debut, but racing Kipchoge will be special'

London’s Olympic triathlon champion embraces the unknown

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9 h. ago Alex Yee enters the unknown at London Marathon and invites you with him

Britain’s Olympic and world triathlon champion makes his debut marathon in his home city on Sunday and has allowed his fans a look behind the curtain

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11 h. ago Eilish McColgan eyes mum's record in London Marathon debut and admits 'I'm bricking it'

Olympic great Eilish McColgan has set sights on Scottish marathon record and beating her mum Liz's fastest time but admits latter stages of Sunday's race is a "complete unknown"

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12 h. ago Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday's London marathon could be better than her debut

Hassan laughs off suggestion Sunday's London marathon could be better than her debut  Reuters

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18 h. ago 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

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30 h. ago Eilish McColgan calls for passport ID to combat ‘faceless’ social media bullies

‘Having a verified account would make a big difference’Athlete makes London Marathon debut on SundayEilish McColgan has revealed that she has even been body-shamed by school teachers, as she called for social media companies to use formal identification to prevent the abuse she faces every day.But McColgan, who will make her London Marathon debut on Sunday, has vowed to defy the bullies by staying on social media even though she was accused of “looking like a skeleton” and having anorexia when her mum, Liz, reposted a video of her training last month. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Eilish McColgan will continue to call out social media abuse to help youngsters

McColgan will make her London Marathon debut on Sunday.

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42 h. ago Alex Yee: Olympic triathlon champion set for London Marathon debut

Alex Yee: Olympic triathlon champion set for London Marathon debut  BBC

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4 d. ago ‘A different kind of pain’: Alex Yee prepares for London Marathon debut

‘A different kind of pain’: Alex Yee prepares for London Marathon debut  The Guardian

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2 w. ago Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee reveals the risk vs reward for his London Marathon bid in epic new video

Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee reveals the risk vs reward for his London Marathon bid in epic new video  TRI247

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