Eliud Kipchoge has an impressive record of 16 victories from 22 official marathon races.
MoreIn a post on his verified Facebook page, hours after the race, Kipchoge said despite the disappointing position, he remains motivated.
MoreKenya’s Munyao won the men’s race in 2:04:01 last year and has twice dipped under 2:04 – both times in Valencia – setting his PB of 2:03:11 in 2023.
MoreThe 31-year-old Kenyan will make the attempt in Paris on 26 June.
MoreKipchoge is relishing the prospect of racing the TCS Sydney Marathon, which will also mark the event’s debut as part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors series.
MoreThe session, filled with interaction, questions, and motivation, left the athletes and their coaches encouraged.
MoreKetema is one of three women with sub-2:20 PBs on the entry list, as her competition includes her compatriots Genzebe Dibaba and Yebrugal Melese, who have respective PBs of 2:18:05 and 2:19:36.
MoreThe women's team will be led by the current world record holder in the 10,000 metres Beatrice Chebet.
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