Chepngetich and Jepchirchir out of London Marathon

Kenyan long-distance runners Ruth Chepngetich and Peres Jepchirchir have withdrawn from the upcoming London Marathon due to injuries.

Chepngetich, the reigning world champion in the women’s marathon, cited a nagging hamstring injury as the reason for her withdrawal.

Jepchirchir, who set a world record time in the half marathon earlier this year, also pulled out of the race due to a foot injury.

The absence of these two top athletes is a blow to the competition, as they were both considered strong contenders for the win.

Organizers of the London Marathon have expressed disappointment at the news but are confident that the race will still feature some top-level talent.

The event is scheduled to take place on October 3rd, and runners from around the world are expected to participate.

Chepngetich and Jepchirchir are both expected to focus on recovering from their injuries and looking ahead to future competitions.

Fans of the athletes have expressed support and well wishes for their speedy recovery.

Despite the setbacks, the London Marathon is expected to be an exciting and competitive event for all participants.

We wish Chepngetich and Jepchirchir a quick and full recovery from their injuries.