Former marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has broken his silence after a dismal performance at the 2025 TCS London Marathon.
Kipchoge, making a return to the global stage after numerous bad performances finished a distant sixth in a race that was won by compatriot Sebastian Sawe.
In a post on his verified Facebook page, hours after the race, Kipchoge said despite the disappointing position, he remains motivated.
He also dropped a hint that he was not retiring anytime soon.
“In sport, as in life, not every attempt turns into victory, but each one brings meaning,” Kipchoge said.
“I leave London motivated, happy, and hungry for what comes next. Thank you for all your cheers on the course. This race and these fans have the biggest place in my heart,” he added.
Sebastian Sawe, racing in the streets of London for the first time brushed off an elite group of athletes to clinch the title with an impressive 2:02:27.
His time is the second fastest for the race. Only one other athlete – the late world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum who ran 2:01:25 in 2023 – has ever gone quicker in the London Marathon.
The win means Sawe has now secured a second successive marathon victory in five months, following his 2:02:05 debut win in Valencia in December 2024.
Kipchoge, 40, on the other hand crossed the line after 2:05:25 behind second placed Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo (2:03:37), defending champion Alexander Mutiso Munyao (2:04:20), Abdi Nageeye (2:04:20) and Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia (2:04:42) who finished in the top five respectively.
