Ugandan
long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025
London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom.
Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees
the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners
such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian Sawe, and Alexander
Munyao.
He plans to build his endurance for the 42-kilometer race through intense
training and competing in various stages leading up to the
event. Currently training in Kapchorwa under the guidance of his coach,
Peter Chelangat, Kiplimo remains optimistic about his preparations.
Coach Chelangat highlighted that Kiplimo’s training program is highly
customized to ensure he’s prepared for the prestigious event.
Dominic Otuchet, President of the Uganda Athletics
Federation (UAF), expressed confidence in Kiplimo and other Ugandan
long-distance runners, such as Joshua Cheptegei, transitioning to marathons.
Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) has unveiled its Marathon team for the 2024 Paris Olympics
Ugandan Athletes are mourning the death of 3,000-meter steeplechase Champion Benjamin Kiplagat.
Ugandan Athletes have started Track and Field training for the 2023 Eastern Region Championship.
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