The director of the race, James Mcilroy, said that the participation of Chepteeis is the “culmination of a few years” hard work behind the scene. ”
“For the double Olympic champion and the head of the reigning world record, they head a very fast race, we believe it is the fastest in the world, it will be fantastic,” Mcilroy told BBC Sport Ni.
Mcilroy explained that previous attempts had made the leg to take Sheptegei to the event.
“This is not the first conversation we have had. He was coming for a couple of years, but the newspaper had to adapt to synchronization.
“Obviously, the Olympic Games last year in which he held his title did not help us for 2024.
“Once the Amsterdam marathon confirmed, we were also confirmed, which was fantastic news for us.”
Mcilroy expects other big names to register for this year’s event, but acknowledges that Sheptevei will be the main attraction.
“Effective, what you have is the most high profile corridor in the world that currently runs one of the most beautiful roads in the world.
“We know he is bringing two pacemaker. He has said that he will spend a very fast time with his own admission.
“It has run two marathons in the last two years, one in New York City and another in New Delhi. Both are massive races, so appear in the same breath that those races is fantastic.”
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