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  •   Home > News > Sports > Athletics

    Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of this year's Tokyo Games

    Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of this year's Tokyo Games


    The Olympic champion and world record holder has dominated his latest event in the Netherlands, finishing in a time of two hours, four minutes and 30 seconds.

    He's reaffirmed his status as favourite for the Olympic race in Sapporo during August.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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