Mary Keitany eyes fourth London marathon to match Kristiansen’s record

• Kenyan is the bookies’ favourite for Sunday’s race
• Vivian Cheruiyot, 2018 winner, aiming for personal best

Mary Keitany’s main focus at the London marathon is usually on hunting down Paula Radcliffe’s untouchable 2hr 15min 25sec world record. This time around, however, her primary focus is on joining the Norwegian champion Ingrid Kristiansen in winning a record four titles at the event.

“If I win on Sunday it would be special for me,” Keitany, 37, said. “I have won New York four times and London three times, so I want to win on Sunday to match.”

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