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Happy for victory: Kipsang lauds Kimetto for breaking his world record in Berlin

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. World record-holder Wilson Kipsang won the men's London Marathon in a course record two hours, four minutes and 29 seconds as Britain's Mo Farah found life tough on his debut over the distance. AFP PHOTO / LEON NEAL

Former world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang of Kenya watched the entire race as his compatriot Dennis Kimetto shed 26 seconds off his mark to set a higher bar in winning Sunday’s Berlin Marathon.

Kipsang, the reigning London Marathon Champion, termed Kimetto’s performance in Berlin as impressive and a big challenge to him and other Kenyan runners to try and bring the record further down.

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