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Jacob Kiplimo is set for his marathon debut in London, focusing on finishing strong rather than chasing records, as he transitions from track to road racing.
Jacob Kiplimo has opened up about his targets ahead of his full marathon debut in Sunday’s London Marathon.
The world half-marathon record holder noted that he is looking forward to executing a good race, and crossing the finish line is the most important thing.
Jacob Kiplimo revealed that following his record-breaking run at the Barcelona Half Marathon, where he clocked a stunning 56:42 minutes, he has received a lot of backing to replace the late Kelvin Kiptum in the bid to clock in under two hours in a marathon.
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The Ugandan revealed that it might be possible one day, but at the moment, he is only focused on finishing the race healthy, with no time targets.
“Yeah, I’ve seen many people talk about how I will be the one but on Sunday, I want to run my own race first. I’m not targeting to run a fast time, I’m just going to run my own race. I chose London because it is a flat course and there are strong athletes,” Jacob Kiplimo said in an interview before the race.
Jacob Kiplimo reveals the main reason he switched to the marathon
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Jacob Kiplimo revealed that having competed on the track for many years and achieved many milestones on the track, he made the deliberate decision to speak with his management to try the marathon.
Jacob Kiplimo revealed that he will see how things go on his debut and decide if he will compete in the full marathon frequently.
He revealed that going to Barcelona, he was hoping to just run a good race and win but the world record came as a plus.
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“I have done track for about nine years, and I sat down with my management and decided on the next move. I will run the race on Sunday and see how it goes before making my stand clear…since 2020, I have been planning to run the marathon,” Jacob Kiplimo revealed.
“I went to Barcelona just to run, and fortunately, I got the record. Marathon is a new challenge, and I know I’m going to give my best. The long runs are a little bit challenging, but we keep pushing, and my coach always tells me that anything is possible.”
While the world watches with high expectations, especially after his record-breaking half-marathon in Barcelona, Kiplimo remains grounded, emphasising the importance of completing the race over chasing an ambitious time.
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