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Interesting facts about the 2019 London Marathon – Kenya blooming

Eliud Kipchoge crosses the finish line to win the 2018 London Marathon men's race [Photo, Courtesy]

It is barely less than four days for the world to witness the finest sprinters across the globe battle it out in the 39th edition of the London Marathon to be staged in the United Kingdom on Sunday, April 28.

Founded on March 29, 1981, the London Marathon is perhaps one of the biggest events in the global running calendar as it forms one of the top six marathons that complete the World Marathon Majors.

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