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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Rachel Steinberg

Eliud Kipchoge wants to encourage world to take up running

Eliud Kipchoge will run the London marathon for the sixth time in 2025 (Kirsty O’Connor/PA) - (PA Archive)

Eliud Kipchoge insists he will only be persuaded to retire when he sees the whole world lacing up their trainers.

The Kenyan, 40, is the final marquee athlete announced to compete in this year’s London Marathon, an event he has won a record four times in the elite men’s category.

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