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Family and friends eagerly awaiting for Sunday's battle of titans

While most would argue Eliud Kipchoge is a better runner on paper, Kenenisa Bekele poses a threat considering his feats in the short distance races. [Photo: Courtesy]

The fierce battle between world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge and Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele at the London Marathon on Sunday is no a much-awaited showdown

Family, coaches and fans of Kenyans competing in the United Kingdom’s flagship race will be glued to TV sets from 10:15am.

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