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Kipchoge eyes victory in London and NOC-K elections • Apr. 17, 2025, 6:36 AM ET (The Standard)

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Born November 5, 1984 (age 40) • Kenya
Awards And Honors London Marathon (2019) • Berlin Marathon (2018) • London Marathon (2018) • Berlin Marathon (2017) • London Marathon (2016) • London Marathon (2015) • Berlin Marathon (2015) • Rotterdam Marathon (2014) • Chicago Marathon (2014)

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