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Eliud Kipchoge left disappointed by coronavirus outbreak after cancellation of London Marathon

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Britain's Prince Harry is seen with men’s winner of 2019 London Marathon, Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge and women’s winner Kenya’s Brigid Kosgei [photo courtesy]

World record-holder Eliud Kipchoge on Thursday took to social media to express his disappointment over the cancellation of the 2020 London Marathon amid coronavirus outbreak.

According to the event organizers, the 40th edition of the race, which was due to take place on April 26, will now be held on October 4.

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