Athletics-Kiplimo ready for full marathon debut in London

Athletics - London Marathon - Elite Athletes Press Conferences - Day One - TCS London Marathon Media Centre, St James's Park, London, Britain - April 24, 2025 Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo poses in front of the Buckingham Palace during the photo call ahead of the London Marathon Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs

LONDON (Reuters) -Uganda's half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo said he was well-prepared and ready to do his best when he makes his full marathon debut in London on Sunday.

Twice world cross country champion Kiplimo, who shattered the half-marathon record by 48 seconds in Barcelona in February, will feature in a stellar field that includes Ethiopia's Olympic champion Tamirat Tola and marathon great Eliud Kipchoge.