Yehualaw, 23, knows Sunday will present a stern challenge of her ambitions to follow Kosgei in winning back-to-back London Marathon titles. “I am so happy to be back in London, a beautiful city with a great competition. “I want to defend my title on Sunday and am ready to do my best.”Yehualaw told a press conference: “I am in good shape. #LondonMarathon #WeRunTogether pic.twitter.com/2HVUEdCAO1 — TCS London Marathon (@LondonMarathon) April 21, 2023As well as her Olympic success, Jepchirchir also won the 2021 New York Marathon and also claimed the title in Boston last year. I’ve tried, trust me, but it has just got to the point where it is not going to be feasible to run a marathon this weekend.”

Source: Ethiopian News April 21, 2023 11:54 UTC