How to watch Eliud Kipchoge at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon
The double Olympic gold medallist headlines the 2024 Tokyo Marathon on Sunday 3 March, his last race before his possible fifth Olympics at Paris 2024.
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There is always excitement whenever Eliud Kipchoge lines up for a race, but more than that, there's expectation.
He is touted to win every marathon race he starts, and it’s not just the victories. The Kenyan, known for his front-running, goes fast and enjoys flirting with world records.
The 39-year-old, who has showcased marathon greatness over an 11-year period, is gearing up for the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, 3 March, his last race before the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Kipchoge's course record of 2:02:40 from two years ago still stands, but it will be under threat as he aims to carry the momentum to his fifth Olympics in Paris.
Kipchoge will be joined by equally fast compatriots on the starting line: Vincent Kipkemoi, who finished second when the former world record holder won his fifth Berlin title last year, and Timothy Kiplagat.
The women’s race has also attracted top class-runners, led by Sifan Hassan. The reigning London and Chicago Marathon champion will make her debut at the Tokyo race.
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Hassan, who has won three medals across three events at the Olympics, is considered one of the favourites. She will use Tokyo to decide whether she's ready for a championship marathon debut in Paris or if she will stick to the track.
The second-fastest woman in history with her 2:13:44 from Chicago will line up alongside World champion Amane Beriso and last year’s Tokyo winner Rosemary Wanjiru, who is based in Japan.
Below you can find out how to watch the most successful living marathoner at the Olympics, who will start his race at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and finish at the Tokyo station.
Eliud Kipchoge at the 2024 Tokyo Marathon- full schedule
(Timings in JST, GMT+9)
- 9:05am Wheelchair Marathon
- 9:05am 10.7km Race
- 9:10am Men’s and women’s Marathon
How and where to watch the 2024 Tokyo Marathon
The Tokyo Marathon will be televised in 160 countries and territories around the world.
Japan’s Nippon TV will air the elite races nationwide while Hulu and TVer, NITTERE TADA will offer the livestream.
Eurosport will broadcast in 63 countries, while Canal+ has rights in 47 territories.
In the U.S. and Canada marathon fans can follow the action on Flo Sports, while Great Sports Media has the rights for the People’s Republic of China excluding Macau, China, Chinese Taipei and Hong Kong, China.
ESPN International will televise the race in 47 countries and territories in Latin America, Caribean, Brazil.