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EYES ON BIG PRIZE: Focus is not on world record, insists defending London Marathon champion Kipsang

London Marathon
Kipsang's toughest challenge is expected to come from current world record holder Dennis Kimetto

Defending champion Wilson Kipsang of Kenya insists his focus is on retaining his title rather than setting a world record at today’s eagerly-anticipated Virgin Money London Marathon.

Speaking at a pre-race press conference here, Kipsang, winner of last year’s event in a time of 2 hours 04min 29sec, is expecting a rapid race as the field features a host of top names.

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