| The GOAT returns to the capital for first time since 2020 Kipchoge is the most decorated marathon runner in history with a record that includes four London Marathon victories Eliud Kipchoge, the greatest marathon runner in history, is returning to the TCS London Marathon in 2025. The legendary Kenyan, the only human to have run inside two hours for a marathon, will return to the streets of London for the first time since 2020 for the historic 45th edition of the TCS London Marathon on Sunday 27 April 2025. Kipchoge, known fondly across the world as the GOAT (the Greatest Of All Time), has an unparalleled record in marathon running. In addition to his sub two-hour marathon, set at the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in 2019, he has two Olympic marathon victories to his name (2016 and 2020) and 11 wins at Abbott World Marathon Majors events – the highest tier of marathons in the world. Among these wins are his four victories in the London Marathon which is the most ever in the elite men’s category. His wins in London came during an unbeaten stretch in the capital ranging from 2015 to 2019 (he didn’t compete in the 2017 edition). His last appearance came in the elite-only London Marathon during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 where an ear infection impacted him and he finished in eighth position. That 2020 London Marathon was the only blot on an incredible eight-year spell, featuring 16 marathons, during which Kipchoge reigned supreme over the world of marathon running. It included five wins – and two world records – at the BMW Berlin Marathon, victories at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Tokyo Marathon, plus his two Olympic titles and successful INEOS 1:59 Challenge. Hugh Brasher, CEO of the TCS London Marathon, said: “Eliud Kipchoge is the greatest marathon runner of this or any other age. Indeed, you could make a compelling case that his incredible stretch of dominance in marathon racing for such a lengthy period makes him the greatest athlete we have ever seen. His four victories here in London is a record in the elite men’s category and, after five years away, it’s so exciting to be welcoming him back to the TCS London Marathon in 2025 for our historic 45th edition.” Kipchoge said: “I am excited to share that my next race will be the TCS London Marathon. It is a race that holds a very special place in my heart, filled with so many beautiful memories, and I am eager to create even more. Let us celebrate the joy of running and the collective spirit of thousands of runners coming together at the Start Line. It’s a privilege to share this journey with everyone else who will be taking part as we push ourselves to deliver our best performances. After a good period of rest, I have returned to training with renewed energy and focus. I feel re-fuelled to give my very best in London.” Kipchoge is the final name confirmed as part of the 2025 TCS London Marathon Elite Week announcements. For the full list of fields, click here.The 2025 TCS London Marathon takes place on Sunday 27 April. ENDS |
| Notes to EditorsAbout the TCS London Marathon The 2025 TCS London Marathon will take place on Sunday 27 April 2025. This will be the 45th edition. The London Marathon was first held on 29 March 1981 and the millionth finisher in the history of the event crossed the line in 2016. Since the first London Marathon in 1981, the event has raised more than £1.3 billion for charity. The 2025 TCS London Marathon Official Charity of the Year is Pancreatic Cancer UK. London Marathon Events passes its surplus each year through corporate Gift Aid its parent charity, the London Marathon Foundation (the operating name of The London Marathon Charitable Trust, a registered charity (283813) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England & Wales (01550741), registered office: 190 Great Dover Street, London, SE1 4YB). Since 1981, the London Marathon Foundation has awarded £108.5 million to more than 1,700 projects that inspire activity in London, Essex and across the UK. For more information, visit tcslondonmarathon.com About Eliud Kipchoge Born: 5 November 1984 (Age 40)Marathon best: 2:01:09 Berlin 2022 (official); 1:59:40 INEOS 1:59 Challenge 2019 (unofficial) London Marathon record: 2015- 1st 2:04:42, 2016- 1st 2:03:05, 2018- 1st 2:04:17, 2019- 1st 2:02:37, 2020 – 8th 2:06:49 Other Abbott World Marathon Majors: Berlin: 2013- 2nd 2:04:05, 2015- 1st 2:04:00, 2017- 1st 2:03:32, 2018- 1st 2:01:39, 2022 – 1st 2:01:09, 2023 – 1st 2:02:42; Chicago: 2014- 1st 2:04:11; Tokyo: 2022 – 1st 2:02:40, 2024 – 10th 2:06:50; Boston 2023 – 6th 2:09:23 Other major city marathons: Rotterdam: 2014- 1st 2:05:00 Hamburg: 2013- 1st 2:05:30; Enschede: 2021 – 1st 2:04:30 Marathons in major championships: Olympics: 2016- 1st 2:08:44, 2020 (2021) – 1st 2:08:38, 2024 – DNF. Notes: The undisputed greatest marathon runner of all time, Kipchoge is the four-time London Marathon champion, two-time Olympic marathon champion and the only person to have clocked a sub-two-hour marathon when he ran 1:59:40 at the INEOS 1.59 Challenge in Vienna in October 2019. He had won every London Marathon he had raced (2015, 2016, 2018 and 2019) before being surprisingly beaten in the 2020 race. Between October 2015 and April 2023 he won every marathon he raced apart from the 2020 edition of the London Marathon during a spell of unprecedented dominance in marathon running. Prior to turning to marathon racing, Kipchoge was best known for his exploits on the track, including winning the 5,000m at the 2003 World Championships, aged 19. |
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