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Alexander Munyao discusses the challenges of breaking the marathon world record at the Paris Olympics and his Olympic aspirations.
London Marathon champion Alexander Munyao has voiced his concerns about the possibility of breaking the marathon world record at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
According to Munyao, the demanding course of the Paris marathon will present significant challenges for athletes, making it extremely difficult to surpass the current world record set by the late Kelvin Kiptum.
Munyao's perspective comes with considerable weight given his impressive track record in recent marathon events.
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Noah Lyles set a new personal best at the London Diamond League gearing up for the Olympics with a standout performance.
The 27-year-old athlete burst onto the international marathon scene with a victory at the 2024 London Marathon, where he defeated the legendary Ethiopian runner Kenenisa Bekele with a time of 2:04:01.
Reflecting on his aspirations for the Olympics, Munyao expressed his excitement about representing Kenya for the first time.
"Winning the Olympic gold will be the best event in my career because it is the first time I have been selected for the Kenyan Olympic team," he said with a big smile in an interview with RFI Swahili.
However, Munyao and his coach, Paul Muteti, are realistic about the challenges posed by the Paris marathon course.
"For a world record to go at Paris, it will be hard but it will be possible for the Olympic marathon record," Munyao explained.
He attributed this to the unique profile of the course which includes significant elevation changes.
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The marathon route will start at the Hôtel de Ville in Paris and loop through several historic and scenic districts, including the iconic Palace of Versailles.
The course will feature a total climb of 436 meters and a descent of 438 meters, with a maximum gradient of 13.5%.
The demanding terrai Munyao believes will make it challenging to achieve record-breaking times.
"We were given the marathon course and we have studied it on how it will be and we have plans with coaches on how we will do it," Munyao said.
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London Marathon champion shares his winning routine ahead of Paris Olympics
Kenyan marathoner Alexander Mutiso has given a sneak peek into his training routine ahead of tackling the tough marathon course at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
His analysis of the course suggests that while breaking the Olympic marathon record set by Samuel Wanjiru in 2008 is within reach, surpassing Kiptum's world record time of 2:00:35 will be an uphill battle.
Munyao's journey to the Paris Olympics has been marked by steady progress and impressive performances.
He made his marathon debut in Tokyo in 2020 though he did not finish the race.
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Alexander Mutiso reveals main motivation as he aims to stop Eliud Kipchoge's dominance at Olympic Games
Alexander Mutiso has revealed the fuel propelling him to go for his first Olympic title and stop Eliud Kipchoge's dominance at the Olympic Games in Paris, France.
His subsequent outings in Valencia and Prague showcased his potential with times that placed him among the fastest marathon runners in history.
His victory in London solidified his status as a top contender for the Olympic marathon.
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