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Top Storylines of the London Marathon: Sawe vs. Kiplimo, Assefa, Obiri & Potential a World Record?
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Top Storylines of the London Marathon: Sawe vs. Kiplimo, Assefa, Obiri & Potential a World Record?
Marathon Handbook›
Apr 24, 202632:565.9K views
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Michael Doyle and Jessy Carveth preview the 2026 London Marathon, breaking down the top 5 storylines heading into race day. Sebastian Sawe says it'll take a course record to win, and Jacob Kiplimo just reset the half marathon world record in Lisbon. Will the two titans deliver a world record assault? Plus, a shaken-up women's elite field led by Tigst Assefa and Helen Obiri, three track stars making the jump to 26.2, and the British field coping with Emile Cairess' late withdrawal.
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0:00 Intro: Top 5 London Marathon Storylines
1:21 Sawe vs. Kiplimo
6:27 What to Expect from Kiplimo
12:30 Women's Elite Field
17:38 Men's Elite Field
23:19 The British Field
29:27 Live Watch-Along & How to Follow the Race
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