Did Kenya just announce the most elite marathon field ever!

Wow that's awesome. Is there a chance that they will later announce Rupp? He would be awesome in a race like this

Kipchoge and Keitany are not doing Worlds. That list is preliminary and Mary Keitany has already stated that she will not be running. For Kipchoge, I strongly believe that after doing the sub 2 hour marathon he will take some rest then shoot for a fall marathon major, maybe go for the legitimate World record in Berlin or run New York. Everyone else on that list except the two and Purity Rionoripo(part of Jemima Sumgong's group and therefore suspended according to their agent Dr. Rosa ) are most likely going. With Kipchoge out, Abel Kirui will have a chance to chase a third title just like Ednah Kiplagat.

probably not true.

why will kipchoge want a WC gold, he wants the WR

same to wilson kipsang, he has stated many times that he wants to get the WR again.

again keitany never do WC, and since she's in great form, why bother with WC. Either target Radcliffe's overall WR or get her fourth NYC win.

I would much rather see Kipchoge vs Kipsang in Berlin

That's what you idiots say every time they announce a team and 2/3 disappoint while the other either wins or also disappoints.

Funghs wrote:

I would much rather see Kipchoge vs Kipsang in Berlin

Yes, and that's where the money is. These guys have a short professional career. They should pursue the money.

It's how they run that day.

Kipchoge has a very long career.

Kipchoge doesn't need to pursue the money, because he already has money.

I'm 20% sure you may have been joking and using super dry sarcasm, but just in case..

Rupp has said he's taking one last shot at the track this summer, yes? Given that he's run a 4th, 5th at Worlds and a 5th at the Olympics in the 10,000, maybe he'll go nuts and push the pace just for fun. But probably not.

I guess he'll do what Coach Al tells him to do. Hey Alberto, tell him to go for a PR. There's no shame in getting 4th and running, say, 26:37. It's probably what you would have tried in your prime.

Don't worry, Kenya will find a way to screw up their marathon team selection, as usual. Just give them some time.

Drum and bss wrote:

Wow that's awesome. Is there a chance that they will later announce Rupp? He would be awesome in a race like this

No way, they're clearing the NYC field for Rupp

Ummmm wrote:

Kipchoge has a very long career.

Kipchoge doesn't need to pursue the money, because he already has money.

I'm 20% sure you may have been joking and using super dry sarcasm, but just in case..

Maybe he doesn't need the money but I'm sure he's still motivated by going after more. The money he could win at worlds will be less than his appearance fee alone at any marathon. A major win and a world record is more prestigious than a world champs win, plus he probably has some nice contractual incentive to get the WR.

He won't be running worlds.

There's a reason its the marathon stars who have been out of form recently or are on the rise that go to worlds regularly while the world beaters like Kipchoge and Kipsang usualy do a fall major.

For the first time, AK has used its brains.

Even with the reserves, I still think it's a good team.

Men:

Wanjiru

Geoffrey Kirui

Gideon Kipketer

Women:

Edna Kiplagat

Florence Kiplagat (Agnes Barsosio)

Purity Cherotich.

Drum and bss wrote:

Wow that's awesome. Is there a chance that they will later announce Rupp? He would be awesome in a race like this

The Elf King declined the honor. Team USATF will be represented in the marathon by Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Arizona), Bobby Curtis (Louisville, Kentucky) and Augustus Maiyo (Fort Carson, Colorado).

There is some question about these choices agreeing to the honor of running on their nations Worlds team.

Any word on the Ethiopian team? Ikipchoge, Wilson kipsang, and bekele were in the same race... Let's hope we can see them all peaked well for ONE race together. Whether they all meet up in Berlin or London later this year, I want to see them race well together.

kikKomen Soi sauce wrote:

Don't worry, Kenya will find a way to screw up their marathon team selection, as usual. Just give them some time.

Can't say you're wrong, sadly. And I'm betting they didn't speak to any of the athletes to check availability before making the announcement.

Pretty weak reporting. Kipsang, while a great runner, has only won Bronze in the London Olympics.

nope the team is set wrote:

Drum and bss wrote:

Wow that's awesome. Is there a chance that they will later announce Rupp? He would be awesome in a race like this

The Elf King declined the honor. Team USATF will be represented in the marathon by Abdi Abdirahman (Tucson, Arizona), Bobby Curtis (Louisville, Kentucky) and Augustus Maiyo (Fort Carson, Colorado).

Hmm, not sure I'll watch the whole thing then. Will probably wait to see the finalized rosters.

and why do you call him the elf king? Just curious. Is it because he looks like Orlando Bloom?