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Grafik zeigt die adaptierte Marathonsstrecke für 2020 und die Titelherausforderer im Männer und Frauen Lauf.
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2020 London Marathon rund um St James's Park

By Chris Dinsdale

October 4, 2020 - Am 40. London Marathon nehmen nur Elite Läufer teil, der Lauf geht nur rund um St James's Park aufgrund der Coronavirus Pandemie in einer "sicheren Biosphäre". Die Athleten laufen 19 Runden von je 2,15km Länge im Uhrzeigersinn, vorbei an der Horse Guards Parade und Buckingham Palast, das traditionelle Ziel ist auf The Mall.

Three separate races will be held for elite men, elite women and wheelchair racers. The men’s field is led by two greats of distance running, with Eliud Kipchoge -- who holds the current marathon World Record -- and 2019 Berlin champion Kenenisa Bekele going head-to-head in a compelling title battle.

In the women’s race, world record-holder and defending champion Brigid Kosgei will face tough competition from compatriot and 2019 World Champion Ruth Chepngetich.

Both Daniel Romanchuk and Manuela Schär will defend their wheelchair titles.

The race also features Sir Mo Farah acting as pacemaker for athletes chasing competitive times for coveted qualification places at the delayed Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

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PUBLISHED: 13/09/2020; STORY: Graphic News; PICTURES: Getty Images
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