Kipsang eyes world record at new-look Tokyo marathon

Athletics - 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon Preview - London - 20/4/16 Kenya's Wilson Kipsang poses ahead of the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon Action Images via Reuters / Peter Cziborra Livepic

(Reuters) - Former world record holder Wilson Kipsang believes he can reclaim the mark at this weekend's Tokyo Marathon after a move of the finish line by race organisers resulted in a flatter course.

The Kenyan set his then world record of two hours, three minutes and 23 seconds at the 2013 Berlin Marathon but his mark was shattered by compatriot Dennis Kipruto Kimetto, who lowered it to 2:02:57 in the same race the following year.