Why Eliud Kipchoge finds satisfaction despite London Marathon setback
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Reading Time: 2min | Tue. 29.04.25. | 22:00
The London Marathon went down on Sunday, 27 April 2025, and saw a star-studded team compete in the annual race
Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has expressed his satisfaction with his performance at the 2025 London Marathon, which saw him finish sixth.
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The London Marathon went down on Sunday, 27 April, and saw a star-studded field compete in the annual race.
Kenyan Sebastian Sawe bagged gold after completing the race in 2:02:27 - the second-fastest ever London Marathon time—as Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo came second in 2:03:37, while bronze was bagged by Alexander Mutiso Munyao of Kenya at 2:04:20.
Kipchoge finished sixth after running in 2:05:25, a place behind 2024 Paris Olympic gold medalist Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia, and said that he was happy with the finish, explaining his reasons for competing.
“I feel good. I am happy. That is the language in sport; sometimes that is the outcome.
I am competing with my values. I am running with the values of sports, of humanity's competition. I have nothing to prove, but I will fight to win,” said Kipchoge, as quoted by Olympics.com.
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Kipchoge, who was competing in his 22nd career marathon, also explained the significance of the London Marathon that made him decide to compete.
“I am here to run with the Olympic spirit, to run because London is the only city where the Olympics have been held three times — in 1908, 1948, and 2012.
This is an institute of London; the London Marathon speaks the language of the Olympics, it speaks the spirit of the Olympics, and it speaks the values of the Olympics. That's why I am here,” he added.
It is for that reason that the four-time London Marathon winner finds the event important and satisfying not only to him but also for the broader athletics.
“I always say, it is the London Movement. I am here to support the movement of running, and please, allow me to make peace while running,” he concluded.
Kipchoge has previously stated that for him, it is not always about winning but also about peace and inspiration to humanity.
