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Matthew Cooper

Mo Farah backed to return to his best by Eliud Kipchoge after London Marathon withdrawal

Sir Mo Farah has been backed to "come back stronger" by Eliud Kipchoge after the four-time Olympic gold medallist was forced to pull out of this year's London Marathon due to a hip injury.

The news has sparked suggestions the 39-year-old could call time on his career but Kipchoge, who will also not be competing in London as he recovers after breaking his own world-record Marathon time in Berlin earlier this month, believes Farah "has a lot more to give".

Speaking to the media ahead of this year's Marathon, Kipchoge said: "Absolutely, Mo Farah can still keep going. I wish him a quick recovery from injury.

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