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Joshua Cheptegei is set for his second full marathon at the Tokyo Marathon, aiming for redemption after his Valencia debut.
Reigning Olympic 10,000m champion Joshua Cheptegei will be making his second full marathon attempt at Sunday’s Tokyo Marathon and has intentions of making a mark once he toes the line.
In his full marathon debut in Valencia in 2023, Joshua Cheptegei could only afford a 37th-place finish, crossing the finish line in a time of 2:08:59.
The former Olympic 5000m champion took a break from marathon running in 2024, focusing solely on short-distance road races and the Paris Olympic Games where he claimed a gold medal in the 25-lap race.
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09:41 - 17.02.2025
'The record boy takes it back!'- Joshua Cheptegei praises Jacob Kiplimo after stunning half marathon world record
Joshua Cheptegei celebrates Jacob Kiplimo’s record-breaking half marathon victory, hailing his compatriot’s stunning return to the top.
Now, Joshua Cheptegei is ready to take another shot at the 42 km distance, targeting the Tokyo Marathon, where he hopes to be among the top finishers.
Joshua Cheptegei has been training hard for the challenge, sharing videos and photos of his workouts and he will certainly be out to go one place better. He has already arrived in Tokyo, ready for the big day.
In a post on his Instagram, Joshua Cheptegei said, "Excited to be in Japan for the Tokyo Marathon this Sunday! I can’t wait to race the marathon again in the land of the rising sun.”
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17:27 - 24.01.2025
Benson Kipruto & Brigid Kosgei to lead Kenyan charge in Tokyo Marathon
Benson Kipruto and Brigid Kosgei will lead the Kenyan charge at the Tokyo Marathon against a star-studded Ethiopian-Ugandan line-up.
However, despite the training and hard work, Joshua Cheptegei will have to beat some of the greatest road runners to be among the top finishers.
One athlete who poses a threat to the Ugandan is Benson Kipruto, the defending champion who shocked the masses to take top honours at last year’s edition of the race.
The double Commonwealth Games champion will have to tackle the man who was winning the race as Eliud Kipchoge struggled in 10th place. Kipruto went on to claim a bronze medal in the marathon at the Paris Olympic Games.
Others who will be out to stop the two-time world cross-country champion are Ethiopia's Leul Gebresilase, his compatriot Stephen Kissa, and the Japanese duo of Yohei Ikeda and Akira Akasaki looking to shine on home soil.
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