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KIPSANG READY FOR WORLD TEST: Wilson says Kenya set to reclaim marathon gold

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Wilson Kipsang wins the 2014 London Marathon Wilson Kipsang of Kenya crosses the line to win the men's race in the 2014 London Marathon on The Mall in central London on April 13, 2014. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL

New York Marathon champion Wilson Kipsang is not taking his selection into the Kenya team for the 42k distance lightly.

With less than three weeks to the World Championships, Wilson has thrown down the gauntlet to his opponents, saying he is ready to become a world champion.

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