East African Battle At Virgin Money London Marathon 2014

Posted: Apr, 6th 2015 Contributor: Bilen Shifferaw,

 

Who will win the battle with the East African runners to take the title of Virgin Money London Marathon 2014  winner? The battle begins this morning with the perfect weather and set against the beautiful London setting, as the runners go head to head. East African runners and UK's hopeful Mo Farrah will be battling to complete the 26.2 miles race in record time. Against stiff competition with Kipsang (who holds some of the best times), Kebede (former Berlin, New ork and Boston winner), and Mutai.  With a special appearance by Ethiopian champion Haile Gebrselassie as pace maker for the Elite Men's race.

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Dibaba of Ethiopia is still my favourite to win the the women's race, though she faces stiff competition from the greats such as Kiplagat (two time world champion over 26.2 mile distance race) and Jeptoo (2013 London and New York Marathon winner). 

Below are the Elite runners (including bib numbers) taking part in todays run. Who do you have your money on to win let us know?

Elite Men 

Pacemakers Men

Elite Women

 Pacemakers Women's

1 Tsegaye Kebede ETH

2 Wilson Kipsang KEN

3 Emmanuel Mutai KEN

4 Geoffrey Mutai KEN

5 Ayele Abshero ETH

6 Tsegaye Mekonnen ETH

7 Feyisa Lilesa ETH

8 Stanley Biwott KEN

11 Stephen Kiprotich UGA

12 Samuel Tsegay ERI

14 Amanuel Mesel ERI

25 Yared Hagos ETH

27 Ibrahim Jeilan ETH 

51 Haile Gebrselassie ETH

52 Edwin Kiptoo KEN

53 Richard Sigei KEN

55 Milton Rotich KEN

56 Linus Maiyo KEN

57 Cyprian Kotut KEN

101 Priscah Jeptoo KEN

102 Tiki Gelana ETH

103 Florence Kiplagat KEN

104 Edna Kiplagat KEN

105 Aberu Kebede ETH

106 Feysa Tadese ETH

115 Tirunesh Dibaba ETH

 

119 Josephine Jepkoech KEN

120 Joyce Chepkirui KEN

121 Poline Wanjiku KEN

 

For up to date leader board states click here

for more detailed article, please refer to https://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/marathon-training.html.

 

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