Former marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge returns to the London Marathon, determined to prove his enduring greatness after a rare setback.
Being a legend in sports is not just about winning medals or setting records—it is about resilience, consistency, and an undying passion for the craft.
No one embodies these qualities more than Eliud Kipchoge.
His return to the London Marathon this April is more than just another race on the calendar; it is a reaffirmation of his legacy. At 40, the greatest marathoner of all time is ready to prove he still belongs at the top.
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Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has confirmed which race he will be featuring in next and it is a scene where he has dominated in the past.
Many counted Kipchoge out when he failed to finish at the Paris Olympics marathon last summer, a rare sight for a man who has made finishing in front seem effortless.
A sore back was the reported culprit, but to the critics, it was confirmation of an inevitable decline. To them, it was the moment the curtain began to close on a career unmatched in its dominance. But Kipchoge has never been one to let setbacks define him.
He has spent two decades reshaping what is possible in distance running. He has won 11 major marathons, secured two Olympic gold medals, and, most famously, became the first man to run the marathon in under two hours. His achievements have transcended running, elevating him to an almost mythical status in the sport. And yet, he is still chasing greatness.
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His return to London will be about more than just winning another title—it will be about proving that his mind, body, and spirit remain as unbreakable as ever.
After Paris, Kipchoge admitted to feeling the weight of disappointment. “A lot was running through my mind” after that race, he said, acknowledging the emotional toll of his first failure to finish over 26.2 miles. But true to form, he did not wallow in regret. Instead, he recalibrated, re-centered, and returned to the training that has made him the most disciplined and enduring force in the marathon.
Kipchoge’s training remains a testament to his belief that success is built through consistency. At an age where most athletes look to ease the burden on their bodies, he continues to log 130-mile weeks, tackling grueling workouts across 13 sessions, with only Sunday afternoons off.
There are no signs of him slowing down, no indications that he is training for anything other than peak performance. He is not just running for one more victory; he is running to show that greatness does not have an expiration date.
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London, a city where he has already won four times, is the perfect place for his resurgence. The course has been kind to him before, and the crowds there adore him. Unlike the other major marathons he could have chosen, London offers something deeper: a homecoming of sorts, a familiar battleground where he has delivered masterclasses in marathon running. His decision to return is not just strategic; it is a statement of intent.
Beyond his own ambitions, Kipchoge continues to carry the torch for the sport itself. Few athletes have done as much to promote distance running as he has. He understands his role as an ambassador, inspiring millions not just to watch but to lace up their own running shoes. His desire to share knowledge extends beyond the track, as evidenced by his willingness to mentor Alex Yee, the British triathlon star making his marathon debut.
For Kipchoge, running is more than competition; it is a global movement, a philosophy, a way of life.
“I’d love to know him more,” Kipchoge said in a past interview.
“The discussion will be about humanity, about the love of sport that is running. How are we going to sell the sport of running?”
This is the essence of who Kipchoge is—always looking beyond the race itself, thinking about the bigger picture, about the future of the sport and those who will carry it forward.
It is rare to see an athlete so deeply connected to both the technical and philosophical sides of their discipline. Kipchoge’s presence alone elevates a race, not just because of what he has done but because of what he represents. He is a runner who speaks in mantras, who trains with monastic devotion, and who carries himself with an unshakable belief that he has not yet reached his limits.
So, can he win again in London? If history has taught us anything, it is that doubting Kipchoge is a fool’s game. He has rewritten the rules of marathon running before, and if there is anyone who can continue to do so well into his 40s, it is him.
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The three-time world champion insists that Elaine Thompson-Herah and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce still have plenty more to offer the world.
Whether or not he crosses the finish line first this April, one thing is certain: Eliud Kipchoge’s return to London is not just about reclaiming a title. It is about continuing a story that has inspired generations of runners, and proving, once again, that legends do not fade—they endure.
