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Kipchoge Dismisses Retirement Talk Ahead of London Marathon

Posted : 18 January 2025

Eliud Kipchoge has firmly dismissed speculation that the upcoming London Marathon could be his farewell race, confirming that he plans to compete at the age of 40. The Kenyan marathon legend, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and holder of 11 World Marathon Majors victories, including four London titles, is focused on preparing for the April 27 race.

 

Despite a disappointing non-finish at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Kipchoge is determined to continue his career and is laser-focused on his training, aiming to be fully fit for the start line in London.

 

When asked about the possibility of the London Marathon being his final race, Kipchoge remained noncommittal, stating that he would address such matters only after completing the race.

 

 He explained that his current focus is entirely on fitness, ensuring his muscles are prepared for the challenge ahead, and maintaining a singular focus on his marathon performance.

 

Kipchoge emphasized the importance of mental discipline, saying he does not like to mix thoughts about the future while in training.

 

In response to persistent retirement questions, the iconic runner further clarified his stance by stating that he would retire only when the world becomes a “running world,” joking that he would step down if four billion people were running every day.

 

Kipchoge's four wins in London, spanning from 2015 to 2019, cemented his dominance on the streets of the British capital, though he missed the 2017 edition. The upcoming race will see him compete against notable opponents, including 2024 Olympic marathon champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia and defending champion Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya.

 

Kipchoge remains a key figure in marathon history, with his landmark achievement of running the first sub-two-hour marathon in 2019 still fresh in the minds of many. Though the performance did not count as an official world record due to the event's unique setup, his officially recognized world record of 2:00:35, set in 2023, stands as a testament to his enduring excellence. Tragically, Kelvin Kiptum, who held the official marathon world record before Kipchoge, died in a car crash last year.

 

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