by Eliud Kipchoge revealed his admiration for the British gold medalist in triathlon Alex Yee – and said he wanted to meet and help supervise the GB team star when they both run the London marathon in April .
Kipchoge, 40, insists that he can still compete with the best in the world when he runs to London for the first time since 2020, despite his injury when he was trying to win his third Olympic title on Marathon.
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But one of his ambitions in London is also to meet Yee, who won gold in triathlon during the last strides in Paris after a dazzling return.
“I would like to know him more,” admitted Kipchoge. “I would like to meet him before the race and share the life we are experiencing. I will give my time when I am in London to sit with him and share a meal, have a coffee.
Yee has already said that Kipchoge was his favorite athlete and also explained how he hoped to inspire the next generation. This is something that has clearly touched a sensitive string at Kipchoge, who wants to work with the triathlete to help more people to be active.
“I’m going to share with him what I think, tell him what I think about running and why running will really help the whole world,” said Kipchoge. “The discussion will relate to humanity, to the love of sport that is running. How are we going to sell the sport of running? I think it will be a pure discussion. I can’t wait to be there. “
When asked if he had advice for Yee before traveling 26.2 miles rather than his swimming, his usual bike and race, Kipchoge added: “My advice is to arrive at the starting line, To start the race, to take advantage of it. Make sure you train very well and take advantage of the distance.
Kipchoge faces a peloton filled in London which includes his compatriots Sabastian Sawe, who ran in 2:02:05 during his beginnings in Valence, and Timothy Kiplagat, who also ran below 2:03. However, he suggested that he could be close to retirement when asked if the race could be his last dance. “I will speak more once the marathon is finished,” he said.
“In Africa, we say that we are pursuing a rabbit at a time. This rabbit in front of me is the London marathon. It is purely on that that all my mind, my heart and all my energy rests. After that, I will make a new announcement. Continue watching.
Meanwhile, a rich female peloton will understand the holder of the world record Ruth Chepngetich, the Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and the winner of the London Marathon from last year, Peres Jepchirchir.
