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Jacob Kiplimo Set for Marathon Debut in Record-Strong London Field

The half-marathon world record holder aims to test his limits on Sunday, facing elite competitors like Eliud Kipchoge and Tamirat Tola.

Athletics - London Marathon - Elite Athletes Press Conferences - Day One - TCS London Marathon Media Centre, St James's Park, London, Britain - April 24, 2025 Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo poses in front of the Buckingham Palace during the photo call ahead of the London Marathon Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
Athletics - London Marathon - Elite Athletes Press Conferences - Day One - TCS London Marathon Media Centre, St James's Park, London, Britain - April 24, 2025 Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo during the photo call ahead of the London Marathon Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs
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Kiplimo, who won 5,000m and 10,000m gold at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, is eyeing a triumphant return to Britain when he makes his London Marathon debut on Sunday

Overview

  • Jacob Kiplimo, the 24-year-old Ugandan, will make his highly anticipated full marathon debut this Sunday at the London Marathon.
  • Kiplimo shattered the half-marathon world record in February with a time of 56:42, the largest improvement in the event's history.
  • The London Marathon features a stacked field, including Olympic champion Tamirat Tola and marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge, who returns to support charitable causes.
  • Kiplimo has increased his weekly training mileage to over 220km and is focusing on running a strong debut rather than chasing records immediately.
  • Speculation surrounds whether Kiplimo could challenge marathon records in the future, with event director Hugh Brasher calling his debut one of the most fascinating ever.