by Eliud Kipchoge revealed his admiration for the gold medalist of the British triathlon Alex Yee – and says he wants to meet and help supervise the GB team star when they both run the London marathon in April.
Kipchoge, 40, insists that he can always compete with the best in the world when he presents himself in London for the first time since 2020, despite his injury during the candidacy for his third title of Olympic marathon.
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But one of his ambitions in London is also to meet Yee, who has Memorably won the gold of triathlon in the last progress of Paris after a dazzling return.
“I would love to know more,” admitted Kipchoge. “I would like to meet him before the race and share the lives we live. I will give my time when I am in London to sit with him and share a meal, have a coffee. »»
Yee previously said that Kipchoge is his favorite athlete and also talked about how he hopes to inspire the next generation. This is something that has clearly touched a sensitive string with Kipchoge, which wants to work with the triathlete to help put more active people.
“I’m going to share with him what I think, tell him what I believe in the race and why the race will really help the whole world,” said Kipchoge. “The discussion will concern humanity, on the love of sport that works. How are we going to sell the sport of the race? I think it will be a pure discussion. I can’t wait to be there.
When he was asked if he had advice for Yee before tackling 26.2 miles rather than his swimming, his usual bike and race, Kipchoge added: “My advice is to go to The starting line, starting the race, enjoying. Be sure to train very well and enjoy the distance. »»
Kipchoge faces an stacked field in London which includes his compatriots Sabastian Sawe, who ran 2:02:05 during his beginnings in Valence, and Timothy Kiplagat, who also ran under 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 when I have finished the marathon,” 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. This is purely what my whole mind, my heart, my energy is on. After that, I will make a new announcement. Continue watching.
Meanwhile, a stacked female field will include the holder of the world record Ruth Chepngetich, the Olympic champion Sifan Hassan and the winner of the London Marathon last year Jepchirchir.
