(Reuters) - Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge has chosen April's London Marathon for his first race since becoming the first person to run a marathon in under two hours, organizers said on Sunday. Kipchoge, who ran one hour, 59 minutes and 40 seconds in a special race in October, will be seeking his fifth London title in the April 26 event. His barrier-breaking run in Vienna did not count as an official world record due to the use of "in and out" pacers and a moving drinks provider. Kipchoge already holds the world record with his 2:01:39 from winning the Berlin Marathon in September 2018.

Source: New York Times December 15, 2019 01:30 UTC