Reigning world half marathon silver medalist Kibiwott Kandie will be making his maiden marathon appearance at the 50th edition of the New York City Marathon.
But focus will be on Kandie, as he may launch a sweet revenge against world half marathon champion Jacob Kiplimo, who beat him for the world title in Gdynia, Poland.
The Baringo County based man, who has competed in six half marathons, has lost only one as he makes the strides for the full marathon.
The 24-year-old beat Kiplimo and running under the one hour mark, will be out to prove his worthiness over the 42km when in New York.
But focus will be on Kandie, as he may launch a sweet revenge against world half marathon champion Jacob Kiplimo, who beat him for the world title in Gdynia, Poland.
The 24-year-old beat Kiplimo and running under the one hour mark, will be out to prove his worthiness over the 42km when in New York.
Kandie has beaten Kiplimo twice and once beating world 10km record holder Rhonex Kipruto
Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Abdi Nageeye (2:06.17), Eyob Faniel, Italy (2:07:19) and Ghirmay Ghebreslassie, Eritrea (2:07:11) will also battle for the podium.
Another Kenyan Albert Korir of 2:08.03 and Great Britain’s Callum Hawkins of 2:08:14 and Noah Droddy from the United States of 2:09:09 have also been named in the elite list.
LEADING TIME
Marathon MEN
- Kenenisa Bekele (ETH) 2:01.41
- Abdi Nageeye (NED) 2:06.17
- Eyob Faniel (ITA) 2:07.19
- Ghirmay Ghebreslassie (ERT) 2:07.11
- Callum Hawkins (GRT) 2:08.14
- Albert Kori (KEN) 2:08.03
- Noah Droddy (USA) 2:09.09
- Mohamed El Aaraby (MOR) 2:09.16
- Jared Ward (USA) 2:09.25
- Kibiwott Kandie (KEN) Debut
- Ben True (USA) Debut
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