In the English capital, Kipchoge will be hunting for a fourth title after triumphs in 2017, 2016 and 2018.

Kipchoge says he relishes the challenge he anticipates from Britain's Mo Farah, who is also the Chicago Marathon champ along the streets of the English capital.

"Farah is a great champion and has proved he can win major marathon after his victory in Chicago. I had a memorable 2018, winning in London and Berlin, where I set a new world record. I'm hoping that 2019 is just as good to me."

Kipchoge won the London Marathon in April last year in 2:04:17, which was almost a minute off his last mark on the same course back in 2016 of 2:03:05. Now he targets to enjoy his run and try and beat his own course record.

"It's going well," he said. "I want to win London for the fourth time."

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