Kipchoge set for Berlin Marathon return after missing two editions
Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 08.07.22. | 12:35
The Marathoner missed the 2019 and 2021 editions of the marathon. In 2019, he was preparing for the sub-two hour marathon attempt while in 2021 he was recovering following his exploits in Tokyo at the delayed Olympic Games
Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge is set to hit the road at the 2022 Berlin Marathon, his team has confirmed.
This year's edition of the Berlin Marathon is set for September 25
He will be seeking to add to his Berlin tally even as he continues with his mission to conquer all the World Marathon Majors (WMM) with only two remaining to achieve that feat.
One of my favorite memories was made in this city.
— Eliud Kipchoge - EGH🇰🇪 (@EliudKipchoge) July 8, 2022
Let's make some new memories together! 💙 pic.twitter.com/6W19zKG9vY
The 37-year old has so far dominated the Chicago, London, Berlin, and Tokyo marathon and he now eyes the New York and Boston Marathons to achieve his dream of winning the five major titles.
"The NN Running Team is delighted to announce that Eliud Kipchoge will make his next competitive appearance at the 2022 BMW Berlin Marathon on September 25th. The race holds many cherished memories for the Kenyan marathon great and in his last appearance in the German capital four years ago he claimed the world record of 2:01:39, which still stands today," part of a statement from his team read.
The marathoner made his debut on the streets of Berlin in 2013, finishing second behind his compatriot Wilson Kipsang, and returned two years later to claim his maiden success in the Berlin Marathon clocking 2:04:00.
Eliud Kipchoge has just two major marathons to go to complete the set 🧩
— AW (@AthleticsWeekly) March 6, 2022
🇩🇪 Berlin Marathon ✅
🇬🇧 London Marathon ✅
🇺🇸 Chicago Marathon ✅
🇯🇵 Tokyo Marathon ✅
🇺🇸 New York Marathon ❓
🇺🇸 Boston Marathon ❓ pic.twitter.com/ArBsnFA47W
In 2017, he added another Berlin Marathon gold after stopping the clock at 2:03:32 ahead of the Ethiopia duo of Guye Adola and Mosinet Geremew who took the other two podium places in that order.
Kipchoge will be chasing a fourth Berlin Marathon title in this year’s event and will match Haile Gebrselassie as a four-time winner of the event.
Ahead of the race, Kipchoge has termed it as the fastest course but believes it is an opportunity to push the limits.
“Berlin is the fastest course, it’s where a human being can showcase its potential to push the limits,” he said.
