2025 LONDON MARATHON PREVIEW. Legends, posts and redemption collision
On the morning of April 27, 202, he promised to take place in the history of a marathon like several others. When the sun rises on the toe, London is just waking up another race day. It is going to be a scene.
The city is alive. More than 750,000 fans are expected to meet the logo process, which is part of the snake, around the tower bridge, and along the plate before the concentration of the Buckingham Palace. More than 56,000 runners are registered at all time. But while the masses bring color, energy and emotion, the world’s eyes will be directed to a smaller group of athletes on everything.
The history is based on Alexander Mutiso Munao. A year ago, he stunned the field 2:04:01 Running quietly and strike, which he sealed his victory. But everything has not gone as planned. The forgotten display at the Paris Olympics left him to look for answers. Now he goes back not only to defend the title but to restore reputation. Recently 59:16 Half is in the Marathon that he is standing back.
Then there is Tamirat Tola. Ethiopian is taking a walk in the calm dignity of the Olympic champion. He scored that title last summer in Paris, but his story with London is less kind. DNF here last year lingers in memory. He has an unfinished business; This year he arrives focused, thin and dangerous.
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Among the veterans and champions is a new name on the air with electric potential, Hakob Cypryipo. Ugandan is keeping the price of the semi-modoon world (56:42) and lasted the marathon world for a long time. Now he finally walks on stage. No one knows exactly how he regulated the distance, but if his path and road credentials are any thread, we can transform debut marathons.
And then Eliud Kipchoge. Legend: The poet of the roads. Once defenseless, 40-year-old children endured a challenge for 18 months. The 10th place in Tokyo, DNF, whispering the retiring rotary Paris. He still stands tall, preparing for glory to another slope. Is this the Twilight of Titan or the final, unforgettable head?
Elsewhere in the men’s field, there is a consistent and savvy Abdi Nagey, which is fresh in New York. The Berlin Champion Menkesa Mengesha returns after a calm season, its 2:03:17 still responds to the previews of the race. And don’t ignore Sebastian son, who blew 2:02:05 in Valencia, first of all, and does not look back. Each name for this race brings its history, repayment, debut, dominance or heritage.
But men will not be the only one to draw attention to Sunday.
The drama in the women’s race is equally rich. If no more. Only 15 elites women are accepted, but among them are champions, record holders and competitors, the battles stretch away from the course.
Sypan Hassan returns to the city where she watched her chaos, a wonderful marathon debut last year. He stopped in the middle of the race to stretch, the lead package pursued like a scatter and still won. Since then, he won Chicago. 13: 44 – The third fastest time of history and added Olympic gold in the marathon. He is not just here to defend his crown. He is here to act the legend.
But one woman plans to stop her.
The World Recorder Recorder Tigst Assefa passed through Hassan Hassan to Paris. Both have even thrown elbows in the final stretch, the competitive fire between them. Assefa Run, 2:11:53 in Berlin, in 2023, the second fastest time of history. His mission is clear. Regain his title and maybe carry his opponent.
Waiting for a rest behind the firefighters is Jocyline Jepkosgei. In the previous winner in London and last year, the third place in the third place, Jeposge did not attract the titles like Hassan or Asfha. But the latest results. Especially half of Him 64.13, offer a marathon-suggest that he can be in the best condition of his career. If favorites fail, Jeposge will be on strike there.
And then there is Megertu Alemu. Not bright, not high, just consistently excellent. Fourth last year, he’s always around when the race is coming true. If the PACE drops or tactics become confusion, the reliability of Alemu may be redeemed.
The edition of the 2025 Moraton of London is more than just a race. It is a story written in the hard and dreams, where everyone has a head of hope, heart and ambition.
You will see the Olympic gold medalists Falter and Rookies are rising. You will see that the competitions play 26.2 miles from historic streets in London. You will see that runners push the wind and their limits that chase the story with each step.
