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After his exploits at the Chicago Marathon, Kelvin Kiptum is considering competing at the Olympic Games where he will face off against Eliud Kipchoge.
After his jaw-dropping performance that saw him break the world record at the Chicago Marathon, Kelvin Kiptum has now confirmed that the Olympic Games are on his mind.
The 23-year-old clocked 2:00:35 to completely destroy Eliud Kipchoge’s world record time of 2:01:09 and he is not resting on his laurels.
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08:00 - 09.10.2023
ATHLETICS The millions 23-year-old Kelvin Kiptum will mint for breaking Eliud Kipchoge's world record
Kelvin Kiptum stunned the whole world by breaking Eliud Kipchoge's world record time and he will be awarded handsomely for his exploits.
His focus has now shifted to the Olympic Games in Paris, France where he will lock horns with five-time Berlin Marathon champion, Kipchoge.
Speaking during a post-race interview, the reigning London Marathon champion said: “Yes, the Olympic Games are on my mind. I think this win has placed me in a better position ahead of the global showpiece.”
Kiptum added that he is not aware of the selection criteria and he will have to get back to the country and discuss it with his management first. However, he is planning on resting first before resuming training ahead of next season.
If it happens, the race will definitely be one to remembered since Kipchoge will be bidding to become the first man to win the Olympic title in the marathon three times.
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11:30 - 09.10.2023
ATHLETICS The mysterious shoe that propelled Kelvin Kiptum to setting a new world record in Chicago
Mystery surrounds the actual details of the super shoe and there are claims that it is the best answer to Adidas’ Adizero Adios Pro Evo 1, that Tigst Assefa wore in Berlin.
He has not had a great 2023 season and will be plotting a comeback next year. The 38-year-old started off with the Boston Marathon where he finished sixth due to a problem with his left leg.
He then proceeded to the Berlin Marathon with the hope of breaking his own world record but he did not achieve the target.
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20:53 - 08.10.2023
ATHLETICS President Ruto, Olunga, Tergat among those in awe of Kelvin Kiptum’s record-breaking heroics in Chicago
President William Ruto was among those who congratulated Kelvin Kiptum for smashing the world marathon record with former record holder Paul Tergat also lauding the runner
Meanwhile, Kiptum has enjoyed a blissful season, winning the London Marathon earlier this year and winning the Chicago Marathon in a world record time to end his season with a bang.
He made his debut at the Valencia Marathon last year and ran the fastest debut time in history.
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