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Kipsang trains eyes on reclaiming gold in Beijing

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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. Kenya's world record-holder Wilson Kipsang won the men's London Marathon in a new unofficial course record of two hours, four minutes and 27 seconds . AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL

At 33, New York Marathon champion Wilson Kipsang has been involved in every battle and competition but, there is one medal he yearns to add to his collection; gold from World Championships.

Kipsang, who will lead Kenya’s onslaught at the Beijing World Championships next month, has pledged to bag gold, as he seeks to reclaim the world title from Uganda’s Stephen Kiprotich.

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